# Kopong Locality, Kweneng East, Kweneng District – Population

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

Census locality · Kweneng East 

# Kopong

Kopong is a census locality of Botswana in Kweneng East, Kweneng District. It had an estimated **15,729 people** in 2023 on 143 km² (about 110 per km²). 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 15,729people (2023)
- 143km²
- 6mapped services
- 1,107 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Kopong?

Kopong had an estimated **15,729 people** in 2023 — 4.4% of Kweneng East, 27th of 519 census localities. There are 1,071 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Kweneng East figure of 1,081). Spread over 143 km², that is about **110 people per km²**, 36th of 519 census localities.

29.9% of people are children under 15 and 6.5% 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 57 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,586**

5–9 ****1,563**

10–14 ****1,553**

15–19 ****1,212**

20–24 ****1,197**

25–29 ****1,230**

30–34 ****1,228**

35–39 ****1,219**

40–44 ****1,101**

45–49 ****885**

50–54 ****776**

55–59 ****658**

60–64 ****495**

65–69 ****413**

70–74 ****283**

75–79 ****173**

80+ ****157**

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

## Where is Kopong?

Kopong 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 10 other census localities: [Bokaa](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgatleng/kgatleng/bokaa/), [Ditshukudu](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/ditshukudu/), [Gaborone](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/gaborone/gaborone/gaborone/), [Gakutlo](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/gakutlo/), [Kgope](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/kgope/), [Mmatseta](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/mmatseta/), [Mmopane](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/mmopane/), [Molepolole](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/molepolole/), [Rasesa](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgatleng/kgatleng/rasesa/) and [Tlokweng](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/south-east/south-east/tlokweng/). By area it is the 308th largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 2.0% of [Kweneng East](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/). The centre of Kopong is about 23 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. It is about 37 km from Molepolole, the main town of Kweneng East. The centre point is at 24.4570° S, 25.8538° 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 Kopong

### Nearby, outside Kopong

- Crib · attraction, Mmopane12 km
- Marther Mmusi Field · attraction, Bokaa17 km
- Dave's · attraction, Gaborone18 km
- Subaru Botswana · attraction, Gaborone19 km
- Decoon · attraction, Gaborone20 km
- Fikile · attraction, Gaborone20 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: Kopong

- 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) · Gaborone13 km
- George Dick Montshioa Airport (MBD) · Mafeking152 km

### Nearest railway station

Gaborone (Gaborone), about 23 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 06:57, 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 Kopong

Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Kopong. The largest with a recorded population: Kopong (13,823) and Lenchwe Le Tau (4,992).

- Kopong
- Lenchwe Le Tau

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 Kopong

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

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Lenchwe Le Tau Kop · 1,141 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 Kopong 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 Kopong

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Bokamoso Private Hospital · Metsimotlhabe 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.57994&mlon=25.83861#map=17/-24.57994/25.83861) 

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

ATM FNB · Mmopane 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.55794&mlon=25.92444#map=17/-24.55794/25.92444) 

Petrol pump One Filling · Kopong 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.48178&mlon=25.88249#map=17/-24.48178/25.88249) 

Hotel 3G Prayer Mountain · Gakutlo 7.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.51373&mlon=25.81999#map=17/-24.51373/25.81999) 

Mall Bodiba Mall · Mogoditshane 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.60773&mlon=25.85676#map=17/-24.60773/25.85676) 

School Kiddies Freedom baby care · Kopong 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.46274&mlon=25.87749#map=17/-24.46274/25.87749) 

College DDT College of Medicine · Metsimotlhabe 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.54964&mlon=25.81529#map=17/-24.54964/25.81529) 

Police station Mmopane Police · Mmopane 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.57107&mlon=25.87238#map=17/-24.57107/25.87238) 

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 Kopong

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

- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Schools4

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
- Gabane
- Gakgatla
- Gakutlo
- Gamodubu
- Hatsalatladi
- Kgope
- 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 Kopong?In Kweneng East, Kweneng District, Botswana
- What is the population of Kopong?15,729 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kopong?About 28 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kopong?About 110 people per km²
- What borders Kopong?Bokaa, Ditshukudu, Gaborone, Gakutlo, Kgope, Mmatseta, Mmopane, Molepolole, Rasesa and Tlokweng
- What is there to see in Kopong?Crib, Marther Mmusi Field, Dave's, Subaru Botswana
- What time zone is Kopong in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kopong?Pula (BWP)
- What language is spoken in Kopong?English, Tswana (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kopong?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the highest point in Kopong?Lenchwe Le Tau Kop (1,141 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kopong?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kopong?Bokamoso Private Hospital, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kopong?Stanbic Bank, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kopong?FNB, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kopong?One Filling, about 4.0 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Kopong?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kopong?BW100109 (OCHA common operational dataset)