# Molepolole Locality, Kweneng East, Kweneng District > Source: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/molepolole/ Census locality · Kweneng East # Molepolole Molepolole is a census locality of Botswana in Kweneng East, Kweneng District. It had an estimated **80,832 people** in 2023 on 1,143 km² (about 71 per km²). 47 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 52 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 80,832people (2023) - 1,143km² - 52mapped services - 1,136 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Molepolole? Molepolole had an estimated **80,832 people** in 2023 — 22.8% of Kweneng East, 5th of 519 census localities. There are 1,198 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kweneng East figure of 1,081). Spread over 1,143 km², that is about **71 people per km²**, 55th of 519 census localities. 31.7% of people are children under 15 and 7.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 27 across Kweneng East). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 65 children and older people. 0–4 ****8,208** 5–9 ****8,679** 10–14 ****8,762** 15–19 ****7,082** 20–24 ****6,365** 25–29 ****5,876** 30–34 ****5,572** 35–39 ****5,075** 40–44 ****5,150** 45–49 ****4,205** 50–54 ****3,720** 55–59 ****3,367** 60–64 ****2,596** 65–69 ****1,996** 70–74 ****1,753** 75–79 ****1,307** 80+ ****1,119** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bwa). ## Where is Molepolole? Molepolole 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 19 other census localities: [Botlhapatlou](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-west/botlhapatlou/), [Ditshukudu](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/ditshukudu/), [Gabane](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/gabane/), [Gakgatla](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/gakgatla/), [Gakutlo](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/gakutlo/), [Gamodubu](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/gamodubu/), [Hatsalatladi](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/hatsalatladi/), [Kopong](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/kopong/), [Kotolaname](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-west/kotolaname/), [Kubung](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/kubung/), [Letlhakeng](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-west/letlhakeng/), [Losilakgokong](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/losilakgokong/), [Mahetlwe](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/mahetlwe/), [Malwelwe](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-west/malwelwe/), [Mmanoko](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/mmanoko/), [Mmopane](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/mmopane/), [Mogonono](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/mogonono/), [Moshaweng](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-west/moshaweng/) and [Thamaga](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/thamaga/). By area it is the 102nd largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 15.6% of [Kweneng East](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/). The centre of Molepolole is about 52 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 24.3422° S, 25.5255° E. Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-bwa). ## Know before you go: Molepolole - 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) · Gaborone46 km - George Dick Montshioa Airport (MBD) · Mafeking162 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:24) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:58, sunset around 17:37). 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 Molepolole Open gazetteers list **47 villages, towns and localities** in Molepolole. The largest with a recorded population: Molepolole (74,861). Settlements here lie between about 1,035 m and 1,238 m above sea level (median 1,136 m). - Boditse - Borakalalop Camp - Diagane - Gakgatla - Gamakuku - Gamawatle - Gamoleele - Gamonkga - Gamorahei - Garammala - Garuthwi - Kgomodinake - Khudumajoko - Konye - Lwale - Magagarape - Mahibitswane - Marapalalo - Mhatane - Mhatswe - Mmakanke - Mmamajena - Mmamarobole - Modiabatho - Mohukutshwane - Molepolole - Moshaweng - Mosinki - Mosokwane - Motlholetsetsiga - Ngopelathagadi - Peloyatlwana - Phatlaneng - Ramarapo - Rammola - Ramokgatlhonyana - Rapitsane - Seherelela - Selokwana - Semarule - Seribotsane - Suping - Tlhapeng - Tsheletshele - Tshiping - Tshupane - Tswete 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 Molepolole Named natural and historic features inside Molepolole, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 7 hills; 1 valley. - Mmakanke · 1,312 m - Gakobakwe Hill · 1,170 m - Matlhabanelo Hill · 1,141 m - Gamoleele Valley · 1,129 m - Mabogoapitse Hill · 1,113 m - Tswete Hill · 1,096 m - Kgabadukwe Hill · 1,082 m - Kopong · 1,041 m ### Getting around 1 airport. - Molepolole 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 Molepolole 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 Molepolole Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Molepolole-Phuthadikobo Clinic · Molepolole 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.37707&mlon=25.54467#map=17/-24.37707/25.54467) ATM Mafenyatlala Puma · Molepolole 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.40697&mlon=25.50240#map=17/-24.40697/25.50240) Petrol pump Engen · Molepolole 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.35150&mlon=25.50400#map=17/-24.35150/25.50400) Hotel Thuso Hotel Molepolole · Molepolole 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.35656&mlon=25.54018#map=17/-24.35656/25.54018) Mall Spar · Molepolole 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.40376&mlon=25.52572#map=17/-24.40376/25.52572) School Kweneng International Secondary School · Molepolole 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.35667&mlon=25.54013#map=17/-24.35667/25.54013) College Molepolole College of Education · Molepolole 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.40657&mlon=25.49174#map=17/-24.40657/25.49174) Police station Molepolole Prison · Kotolaname 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.38925&mlon=25.47783#map=17/-24.38925/25.47783) 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 Molepolole Places mapped inside Molepolole in open map data, by type. - Hospitals3 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps22 - Hotels4 - Shopping malls4 - Schools8 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants4 - Police stations1 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 - Kopong - Kubung - Kumakwane - Kweneng - Lentsweletau - Leologane - Lephephe - Losilakgokong - Mahetlwe - Medie - Metsimotlhabe - Mmankgodi - Mmanoko - Mmatseta - Mmopane - Mogoditshane - Mogonono - Mokolodi - Ramaphatle - Shadishadi - Sojwe - Thamaga - Tloaneng ## Quick answers - Where is Molepolole?In Kweneng East, Kweneng District, Botswana - What is the population of Molepolole?80,832 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Molepolole?About 26 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Molepolole?About 71 people per km² - What borders Molepolole?Botlhapatlou, Ditshukudu, Gabane, Gakgatla, Gakutlo, Gamodubu, Hatsalatladi, Kopong, Kotolaname, Kubung, Letlhakeng, Losilakgokong, Mahetlwe, Malwelwe, Mmanoko, Mmopane, Mogonono, Moshaweng and Thamaga - What time zone is Molepolole in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Molepolole?Pula (BWP) - What language is spoken in Molepolole?English, Tswana (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Molepolole?47 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Molepolole?Settlements lie between 1,035 m and 1,238 m - What is the highest point in Molepolole?Mmakanke (1,312 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Molepolole?January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Molepolole?Molepolole-Phuthadikobo Clinic, about 4.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Molepolole?Mafenyatlala Puma, about 7.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Molepolole?Engen, about 2.4 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Molepolole?3 mapped - How many ATMs are in Molepolole?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Molepolole?22 mapped - What is the P-code of Molepolole?BW100101 (OCHA common operational dataset)