Census locality · Kgalagadi South
# Makopong

Makopong is a census locality of Botswana in Kgalagadi South, Kgalagadi District. It had an estimated 1,952 people in 2023 on 98 km² (about 20 per km²).
- 1,952 people (2023)
- 97.8 km²

## How many people live in Makopong?

Makopong had an estimated 1,952 people in 2023 — 5.6% of Kgalagadi South, 189th of 519 census localities. There are 1,017 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kgalagadi South figure of 1,031). Spread over 98 km², that is about 20 people per km², 144th of 519 census localities.

33.6% of people are children under 15 and 7.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 26 across Kgalagadi South). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 71 children and older people.
- 0–4 209
- 5–9 246
- 10–14 201
- 15–19 75
- 20–24 125
- 25–29 130
- 30–34 141
- 35–39 137
- 40–44 110
- 45–49 119
- 50–54 103
- 55–59 118
- 60–64 86
- 65–69 71
- 70–74 41
- 75–79 21
- 80+ 19

Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Makopong?

Makopong lies in Kgalagadi South, Kgalagadi District, Botswana. It borders 2 other census localities: Phepheng/Draaihoek and Werda. By area it is the 337th largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 0.2% of Kgalagadi South. The centre of Makopong is about 300 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. It is about 103 km from Tshabong, the main town of Kgalagadi South. The centre point is at 25.2754° S, 23.0136° E.

Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Know before you go: Makopong
- Time zone UTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Gaborone
- Currency Pula (BWP)
- Country calling code +267
- Languages English, Tswana
- Plug types Type D, G · 230 V
- Driving side Left

### Nearest airports
- George Dick Montshioa Airport (MBD) · Mafeking 261 km
- Sishen Airport (SIS) · Sishen 264 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:32) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 07:10, sunset around 17:45).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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.

## Weather in Makopong and the best time to visit

Using the climate of 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Makopong
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Werda Clinic · Werda | 26 km | Map |
| School | Werda Primary School · Werda | 27 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Other census localities in Kgalagadi South
- Bogogobo
- Bokspits
- Bray
- Gachibana
- Khisa
- Khuis
- Khwawa
- Kokotsha
- Kolonkwane
- Maleshe
- Maralaleng
- Maubelo
- Middlepits
- Molopo Farms
- Omaweneno
- Phepheng/Draaihoek
- Rapples Pan
- Struizendam
- Tsabong
- Vaalhoek
- Werda

## Quick answers
- Where is Makopong? In Kgalagadi South, Kgalagadi District, Botswana
- What is the population of Makopong? 1,952 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Makopong? About 30 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Makopong? About 20 people per km²
- What borders Makopong? Phepheng/Draaihoek and Werda
- What time zone is Makopong in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Makopong? Pula (BWP)
- What language is spoken in Makopong? English, Tswana (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Makopong? March to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Makopong? Werda Clinic, about 26 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Makopong? BW170102 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Census locality
- Area: 97.8 km²
- P-code: BW170102
- Sub-district: Kgalagadi South

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/makopong/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.