# Gabane Locality, Kweneng East, Kweneng District – Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/gabane/

Census locality · Kweneng East 

# Gabane

Gabane is a census locality of Botswana in Kweneng East, Kweneng District. It had an estimated **22,298 people** in 2023 on 233 km² (about 96 per km²). 16 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 22 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 22,298people (2023)
- 233km²
- 22mapped services
- 1,050 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Gabane?

Gabane had an estimated **22,298 people** in 2023 — 6.3% of Kweneng East, 21st of 519 census localities. There are 1,106 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kweneng East figure of 1,081). Spread over 233 km², that is about **96 people per km²**, 44th of 519 census localities.

24.2% of people are children under 15 and 5.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 27 across Kweneng East). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 43 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,859**

5–9 ****1,821**

10–14 ****1,716**

15–19 ****1,707**

20–24 ****2,433**

25–29 ****2,338**

30–34 ****2,229**

35–39 ****1,885**

40–44 ****1,507**

45–49 ****1,183**

50–54 ****971**

55–59 ****715**

60–64 ****617**

65–69 ****475**

70–74 ****374**

75–79 ****269**

80+ ****199**

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

## Where is Gabane?

Gabane lies in [Kweneng East](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/), [Kweneng District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/), [Botswana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/). It borders 9 other census localities: [Gaborone](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/gaborone/gaborone/gaborone/), [Kumakwane](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/kumakwane/), [Metsimotlhabe](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/metsimotlhabe/), [Mmopane](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/mmopane/), [Mogoditshane](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/mogoditshane/), [Mokolodi](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/mokolodi/), [Molepolole](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/molepolole/), [Thamaga](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/thamaga/) and [Tloaneng](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/tloaneng/). By area it is the 251st largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 3.2% of [Kweneng East](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/). The centre of Gabane is about 17 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. It is about 35 km from Molepolole, the main town of Kweneng East. The centre point is at 24.6330° S, 25.7381° 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 Gabane

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Gabane: 2 attractions.

- Chocolates farm · attraction
- Rachel · attraction

### Nearby, outside Gabane

- KPD Castle · castle or fort, Kumakwane5.2 km
- Mokolodi Nature Reserve · nature reserve, Gaborone13 km
- Cheetah Enclosure · zoo, Gaborone14 km
- Mokolodi Reptile Park · attraction, Gaborone14 km
- Crib · attraction, Mmopane14 km
- Bonnington Farm · monument, Gaborone14 km
- Exec closet hotel · attraction, Gaborone15 km
- Godfrey Videographer. · attraction, Gaborone15 km
- Ian's presentation · attraction, Gaborone16 km
- Three Dikgosi Monument · monument, Gaborone17 km
- Stone Monument · monument, Gaborone17 km
- Philatelic Museum · museum, Gaborone18 km

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: Gabane

- 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

- Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) · Gaborone20 km
- George Dick Montshioa Airport (MBD) · Mafeking131 km

### Nearest railway station

Gaborone (Gaborone), about 17 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:22) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:58, sunset around 17:35).

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.

## Villages and localities in Gabane

Open gazetteers list **16 villages, towns and localities** in Gabane. The largest with a recorded population: Gabane (20,027), Kumakwane (6,826) and Mmokolodi (647). Settlements here lie between about 1,022 m and 1,090 m above sea level (median 1,050 m).

- Ditlhakane
- Gabane
- Kamenakwe
- Kumakwane
- Lelotong
- Masebele
- Metsemotlhaba
- Mmabotshe
- Mmokolodi
- Mogoditshan
- Ranku
- Segakwaneng
- Senamakula
- Talane
- Tlhwane
- Tsorogwane

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 Gabane

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Manche

### Hills and mountains

4 hills.

- Diremogolo Hill · 1,176 m
- Ranku Hill · 1,159 m
- Bokaa Hill · 1,147 m
- Modise Hill · 1,111 m

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 Gabane and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kweneng East, the warmest month is Jan (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 443 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (80 mm) and the driest Aug (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 77 

Feb 26 69 

Mar 24 57 

Apr 21 34 

May 17 9 

Jun 14 11 

Jul 13 2 

Aug 17 1 

Sep 21 12 

Oct 25 31 

Nov 26 60 

Dec 26 80 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Gabane

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Tloaneng Clinic · Gabane 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.70671&mlon=25.74627#map=17/-24.70671/25.74627) 

Bank Stanbic Bank · Mogoditshane 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.60775&mlon=25.85688#map=17/-24.60775/25.85688) 

ATM Nkoyaphiri Mall · Mogoditshane 9.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.61280&mlon=25.82946#map=17/-24.61280/25.82946) 

Petrol pump Shell Filling Station · Gabane 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.65632&mlon=25.69052#map=17/-24.65632/25.69052) 

Hotel Moritshane Estate · Gabane 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.64964&mlon=25.77786#map=17/-24.64964/25.77786) 

Mall Mowana Mall, Phakalane · Gabane 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.64495&mlon=25.84964#map=17/-24.64495/25.84964) 

School Kumakwane Primary School · Kumakwane 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.66502&mlon=25.69929#map=17/-24.66502/25.69929) 

College DDT College of Medicine · Metsimotlhabe 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.54964&mlon=25.81529#map=17/-24.54964/25.81529) 

Police station Mogoditshane Police Station · Mogoditshane 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.60801&mlon=25.85256#map=17/-24.60801/25.85256) 

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

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Gabane

Places mapped inside Gabane in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels5
- Shopping malls1
- Schools7
- Restaurants2

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.

## Other census localities in Kweneng East

- Bdf Mogoditshane
- Boatlaname
- Dikgatlhong
- Ditshukudu
- Gakgatla
- Gakutlo
- Gamodubu
- Hatsalatladi
- Kgope
- Kopong
- Kubung
- Kumakwane
- Kweneng
- Lentsweletau
- Leologane
- Lephephe
- Losilakgokong
- Mahetlwe
- Medie
- Metsimotlhabe
- Mmankgodi
- Mmanoko
- Mmatseta
- Mmopane
- Mogoditshane
- Mogonono
- Mokolodi
- Molepolole
- Ramaphatle
- Shadishadi
- Sojwe
- Thamaga
- Tloaneng

## Quick answers

- Where is Gabane?In Kweneng East, Kweneng District, Botswana
- What is the population of Gabane?22,298 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Gabane?About 28 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Gabane?About 96 people per km²
- What borders Gabane?Gaborone, Kumakwane, Metsimotlhabe, Mmopane, Mogoditshane, Mokolodi, Molepolole, Thamaga and Tloaneng
- What is there to see in Gabane?Chocolates farm, Rachel
- What time zone is Gabane in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Gabane?Pula (BWP)
- What language is spoken in Gabane?English, Tswana (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gabane?16 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gabane?Settlements lie between 1,022 m and 1,090 m
- What is the highest point in Gabane?Diremogolo Hill (1,176 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Gabane?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Gabane?Tloaneng Clinic, about 8.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Gabane?Stanbic Bank, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Gabane?Nkoyaphiri Mall, about 9.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gabane?Shell Filling Station, about 5.5 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Gabane?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Gabane?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Gabane?BW100106 (OCHA common operational dataset)