# Kgalagadi South, Kgalagadi District – Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/

Sub-district · Kgalagadi District 

# Kgalagadi South

Kgalagadi South is a sub-district of Botswana in Kgalagadi District. It had an estimated **34,713 people** in 2023 on 53,589 km² (about 0.6 per km²). Its main town is Tshabong. It is divided into 22 census localities. 32 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 44 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 34,713people (2023)
- 53,589km²
- 22census localities
- 44mapped services

## How many people live in Kgalagadi South?

Kgalagadi South had an estimated **34,713 people** in 2023 — 57.6% of Kgalagadi District, 19th of 28 sub-districts. There are 1,031 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kgalagadi District figure of 1,017). Spread over 53,589 km², that is about **0.6 people per km²**, 25th of 28 sub-districts.

33.0% of people are children under 15 and 5.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 26 across Kgalagadi District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 63 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,752**

5–9 ****3,896**

10–14 ****3,804**

15–19 ****2,854**

20–24 ****2,313**

25–29 ****2,583**

30–34 ****2,762**

35–39 ****2,624**

40–44 ****2,194**

45–49 ****2,082**

50–54 ****1,526**

55–59 ****1,281**

60–64 ****1,079**

65–69 ****797**

70–74 ****495**

75–79 ****360**

80+ ****311**

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bwa).

## Where is Kgalagadi South?

Kgalagadi South lies in [Kgalagadi District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/), [Botswana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/). It borders 4 other sub-districts: [Barolong](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/barolong/), [Kgalagadi North](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/), [Ngwaketse West](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/ngwaketse-west/) and [Southern](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/southern/). By area it is the 2nd largest of 28 sub-districts in Botswana. It covers 51.2% of [Kgalagadi District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/). The centre of Kgalagadi South is about 435 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. It is about 71 km from Tshabong, the main town of Kgalagadi District. The centre point is at 25.8379° S, 21.7815° E.

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-bwa).

## Things to see in and around Kgalagadi South

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Kgalagadi South: 3 viewpoints; 2 nature reserves; 1 zoo.

- Bartek Hunting Ranch · nature reserve
- KD/15 Khawa · nature reserve
- Mabuasehube Pan · viewpoint
- Malatso Waterhole · viewpoint
- Rooiputs · viewpoint
- Tsabong Ecotourism camel park · zoo

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Kgalagadi South

- Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Gaborone
- CurrencyPula (BWP)
- Country calling code+267
- LanguagesEnglish, Tswana
- Plug typesType D, G · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft

### Nearest airports

- Sishen Airport (SIS) · Sishen235 km
- Upington Airport (UTN) · Upington289 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:35) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:16, sunset around 17:48).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Census localities of Kgalagadi South

Census locality People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Tsabong](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/tsabong/) 11,879 19 625 4 15 

[Werda](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/werda/) 5,171 3.0 1,706 2 2 

[Middlepits](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/middlepits/) 1,977 68 29 1 4 

[Makopong](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/makopong/) 1,952 20 98 0 0 

[Kokotsha](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/kokotsha/) 1,539 2.3 663 1 1 

[Khuis](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/khuis/) 1,223 4.7 260 1 1 

[Gachibana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/gachibana/) 1,182 0.9 1,297 2 0 

[Bray](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/bray/) 1,121 2.3 489 1 0 

[Khwawa](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/khwawa/) 1,058 0.2 5,659 2 2 

[Phepheng/Draaihoek](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/phepheng-draaihoek/) 896 0.6 1,576 3 1 

[Struizendam](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/struizendam/) 863 161 5.4 1 1 

[Omaweneno](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/omaweneno/) 759 12 62 1 1 

[Maralaleng](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/maralaleng/) 720 7.1 102 1 1 

[Bokspits](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/bokspits/) 712 0.0 25,266 3 8 

[Kolonkwane](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/kolonkwane/) 583 0.6 946 1 1 

[Maleshe](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/maleshe/) 581 1.1 521 2 1 

[Maubelo](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/maubelo/) 545 0.1 6,429 1 0 

[Molopo Farms](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/molopo-farms/) 532 0.1 6,207 1 2 

[Rapples Pan](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/rapples-pan/) 407 0.9 460 1 1 

[Bogogobo](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/bogogobo/) 346 13 26 1 1 

[Vaalhoek](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/vaalhoek/) 334 0.7 496 1 1 

[Khisa](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/khisa/) 333 0.5 681 1 0 

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-bwa); [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bwa).

## Villages and localities in Kgalagadi South

Open gazetteers list **32 villages, towns and localities** in Kgalagadi South. The largest with a recorded population: Tshabong (11,651), Werda (2,149), Khuis (827) and Bogo Gobo (374). Settlements here lie between about 862 m and 1,072 m above sea level (median 985 m).

- Bogo Gobo
- Bokspits
- Bray
- Eensterus
- Five Dunes
- Gakhibane
- Khanyeng
- Khawa
- Khoti
- Khuis
- Kokotsha
- Kolonkwaneng
- Lehwerane
- Machaakha
- Makopong
- Malalaling
- Maleshe
- Maralaleng
- Maubelo
- McCarthy's Rust
- Melekgon
- Middlepits
- Omaweneno
- Phepheng
- Rapples Pan
- Sanie
- Struizendam
- Stumkies Dam
- Tsabong
- Tshabong
- Vaalhoek
- Werda

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Kgalagadi South

Named natural and historic features inside Kgalagadi South, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Malachane

### Hills and mountains

5 hills.

- Ironstone Kopje · 1,073 m
- Malish · 983 m
- Okwani Hill · 978 m
- Maubel Hill · 969 m
- Lohohane Hill · 965 m

### Getting around

4 airfields; 1 airport.

- Bokspits
- Deekbos
- Medenham Northeast
- Riverside North
- Tshabong Airport

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Kgalagadi South and the best time to visit

In Kgalagadi South, the warmest month is Jan (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 230 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (44 mm) and the driest Jul (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **March to November**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 29 43 

Feb 28 44 

Mar 26 32 

Apr 22 28 

May 18 7 

Jun 13 2 

Jul 13 0 

Aug 15 1 

Sep 20 2 

Oct 24 14 

Nov 26 21 

Dec 28 37 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kgalagadi South

Places mapped inside Kgalagadi South in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals2
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels9
- Shopping malls2
- Schools20
- Restaurants2
- Police stations2

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Kgalagadi South?In Kgalagadi District, Botswana
- What is the population of Kgalagadi South?34,713 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kgalagadi South?About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kgalagadi South?About 0.6 people per km²
- What borders Kgalagadi South?Barolong, Kgalagadi North, Ngwaketse West and Southern
- What is there to see in Kgalagadi South?Bartek Hunting Ranch, KD/15 Khawa, Mabuasehube Pan, Malatso Waterhole
- What time zone is Kgalagadi South in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kgalagadi South?Pula (BWP)
- What language is spoken in Kgalagadi South?English, Tswana (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kgalagadi South?32 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kgalagadi South?Settlements lie between 862 m and 1,072 m
- What is the highest point in Kgalagadi South?Ironstone Kopje (1,073 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kgalagadi South?March to November
- How many hospitals are in Kgalagadi South?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Kgalagadi South?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kgalagadi South?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kgalagadi South?BW1701 (OCHA common operational dataset)