Census locality · Kweneng East # Metsimotlhabe Metsimotlhabe is a census locality of Botswana in Kweneng East, Kweneng District. It had an estimated 19,597 people in 2023 on 36 km² (about 545 per km²). 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 12 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 19,597 people (2023) - 36.0 km² - 12 mapped services - 1,010 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Metsimotlhabe? Metsimotlhabe had an estimated 19,597 people in 2023 — 5.5% of Kweneng East, 25th of 519 census localities. There are 1,120 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kweneng East figure of 1,081). Spread over 36 km², that is about 545 people per km², 10th of 519 census localities. 26.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 27 across Kweneng East). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 42 children and older people. - 0–4 1,732 - 5–9 1,749 - 10–14 1,656 - 15–19 1,515 - 20–24 2,212 - 25–29 2,064 - 30–34 2,100 - 35–39 1,514 - 40–44 1,603 - 45–49 1,212 - 50–54 733 - 55–59 560 - 60–64 333 - 65–69 257 - 70–74 158 - 75–79 131 - 80+ 68 Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Metsimotlhabe? Metsimotlhabe lies in Kweneng East, Kweneng District, Botswana. It borders 3 other census localities: Gabane, Mmopane and Mogoditshane. By area it is the 436th largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 0.5% of Kweneng East. The centre of Metsimotlhabe is about 13 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. It is about 38 km from Molepolole, the main town of Kweneng East. The centre point is at 24.5814° S, 25.8134° E. Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Things to see in and around Metsimotlhabe ### Nearby, outside Metsimotlhabe - Crib · attraction, Mmopane 4.7 km - Bonnington Farm · monument, Gaborone 9.5 km - Rachel · attraction, Gabane 9.8 km - Decoon · attraction, Gaborone 11 km - Subaru Botswana · attraction, Gaborone 11 km - Dave's · attraction, Gaborone 11 km - Three Dikgosi Monument · monument, Gaborone 12 km - Stone Monument · monument, Gaborone 12 km - Exec closet hotel · attraction, Gaborone 13 km - Godfrey Videographer. · attraction, Gaborone 13 km - Philatelic Museum · museum, Gaborone 13 km - Botswana National Museum · museum, Gaborone 14 km Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Metsimotlhabe - 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 - Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) · Gaborone 11 km - George Dick Montshioa Airport (MBD) · Mafeking 138 km ### Nearest railway station Gaborone (Gaborone), about 13 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); 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. ## Villages and localities in Metsimotlhabe Open gazetteers list 2 villages, towns and localities in Metsimotlhabe. The largest with a recorded population: Gaphatshwe (1,678). - Gaphatshwe - Metsimotlhabe Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Weather in Metsimotlhabe 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. ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Metsimotlhabe | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hospital | Bokamoso Private Hospital · Metsimotlhabe | 2.5 km | Map | | Bank | Stanbic Bank · Mogoditshane | 5.3 km | Map | | ATM | Fnb · Metsimotlhabe | 3.3 km | Map | | Petrol pump | Shell · Metsimotlhabe | 2.6 km | Map | | Hotel | Skyhawk Guest house · Mogoditshane | 3.0 km | Map | | Mall | Bodiba Mall · Mogoditshane | 5.3 km | Map | | School | Joyland Primary School · Metsimotlhabe | 1.7 km | Map | | College | DDT College of Medicine · Metsimotlhabe | 3.5 km | Map | | Police station | Mogoditshane Police Station · Mogoditshane | 4.9 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. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Metsimotlhabe Places mapped inside Metsimotlhabe in open map data, by type. - Hospitals 2 - ATMs 1 - Petrol pumps 3 - Schools 5 - Colleges and universities 1 Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). 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 - Kopong - Kubung - Kumakwane - Kweneng - Lentsweletau - Leologane - Lephephe - Losilakgokong - Mahetlwe - Medie - Mmankgodi - Mmanoko - Mmatseta - Mmopane - Mogoditshane - Mogonono - Mokolodi - Molepolole - Ramaphatle - Shadishadi - Sojwe - Thamaga - Tloaneng ## Quick answers - Where is Metsimotlhabe? In Kweneng East, Kweneng District, Botswana - What is the population of Metsimotlhabe? 19,597 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Metsimotlhabe? About 27 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Metsimotlhabe? About 545 people per km² - What borders Metsimotlhabe? Gabane, Mmopane and Mogoditshane - What is there to see in Metsimotlhabe? Crib, Bonnington Farm, Rachel, Decoon - What time zone is Metsimotlhabe in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Metsimotlhabe? Pula (BWP) - What language is spoken in Metsimotlhabe? English, Tswana (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Metsimotlhabe? 2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Metsimotlhabe? January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Metsimotlhabe? Bokamoso Private Hospital, about 2.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Metsimotlhabe? Stanbic Bank, about 5.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Metsimotlhabe? Fnb, about 3.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Metsimotlhabe? Shell, about 2.6 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Metsimotlhabe? 2 mapped - How many ATMs are in Metsimotlhabe? 1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Metsimotlhabe? 3 mapped - What is the P-code of Metsimotlhabe? BW100114 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Census locality - Area: 36.0 km² - P-code: BW100114 - Sub-district: Kweneng East --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/metsimotlhabe/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.