Census locality · Kweneng East
# Tloaneng

Tloaneng is a census locality of Botswana in Kweneng East, Kweneng District. It had an estimated 2,236 people in 2023 on 35 km² (about 63 per km²). 2 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 2,236 people (2023)
- 35.5 km²
- 1,108 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Tloaneng?

Tloaneng had an estimated 2,236 people in 2023 — 0.6% of Kweneng East, 163rd of 519 census localities. There are 1,011 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kweneng East figure of 1,081). Spread over 35 km², that is about 63 people per km², 62nd of 519 census localities.

28.8% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% 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 54 children and older people.
- 0–4 194
- 5–9 239
- 10–14 212
- 15–19 194
- 20–24 182
- 25–29 149
- 30–34 146
- 35–39 145
- 40–44 185
- 45–49 170
- 50–54 131
- 55–59 105
- 60–64 43
- 65–69 46
- 70–74 49
- 75–79 18
- 80+ 28

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

## Where is Tloaneng?

Tloaneng lies in Kweneng East, Kweneng District, Botswana. It borders 6 other census localities: Gabane, Gaborone, Kumakwane, Manyana, Mmankgodi and Ramotswa Station/Taung. By area it is the 438th largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 0.5% of Kweneng East. The centre of Tloaneng is about 23 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. It is about 44 km from Molepolole, the main town of Kweneng East. The centre point is at 24.7529° S, 25.7127° E.

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

## Things to see in and around Tloaneng

### Nearby, outside Tloaneng
- Mokolodi Nature Reserve · nature reserve, Gaborone 8.8 km
- KPD Castle · castle or fort, Kumakwane 9.8 km
- Cheetah Enclosure · zoo, Gaborone 10 km
- Mokolodi Reptile Park · attraction, Gaborone 10 km
- Lion Park · zoo, Ramotswa Station/Taung 11 km
- Rachel · attraction, Gabane 13 km
- Chocolates farm · attraction, Gabane 13 km
- Ian's presentation · attraction, Gaborone 19 km
- Exec closet hotel · attraction, Gaborone 19 km
- Godfrey Videographer. · attraction, Gaborone 19 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: Tloaneng
- 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 30 km
- George Dick Montshioa Airport (MBD) · Mafeking 117 km

### Nearest railway station

Ramotswa (Ramotswa), about 16 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 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 Tloaneng

Open gazetteers list 2 villages, towns and localities in Tloaneng.
- Phiriyabokwete
- Roubeng

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Tloaneng

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

### Hills and mountains

3 hills.
- Phiriyabokwete Hill · 1,314 m
- Kotwane Hill · 1,228 m
- Ditsejwane Hill · 1,205 m

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Tloaneng 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 Tloaneng
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Tloaneng Clinic · Gabane | 6.2 km | Map |
| Bank | Standard Chartered · Gaborone | 18 km | Map |
| ATM | Gamecity Branch · Gaborone | 18 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Shell · Gabane | 11 km | Map |
| Hotel | Mokolokodi Camp · Gaborone | 8.9 km | Map |
| Mall | Eastgate Mall Ramotswa · Ramotswa | 18 km | Map |
| School | Kumakwane Primary School · Kumakwane | 9.9 km | Map |
| College | Botho University · Gaborone | 18 km | Map |
| Police station | Ramotswa Traffic Office · Ramotswa | 19 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 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
- Molepolole
- Ramaphatle
- Shadishadi
- Sojwe
- Thamaga

## Quick answers
- Where is Tloaneng? In Kweneng East, Kweneng District, Botswana
- What is the population of Tloaneng? 2,236 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tloaneng? About 28 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tloaneng? About 63 people per km²
- What borders Tloaneng? Gabane, Gaborone, Kumakwane, Manyana, Mmankgodi and Ramotswa Station/Taung
- What is there to see in Tloaneng? Mokolodi Nature Reserve, KPD Castle, Cheetah Enclosure, Mokolodi Reptile Park
- What time zone is Tloaneng in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Tloaneng? Pula (BWP)
- What language is spoken in Tloaneng? English, Tswana (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tloaneng? 2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the highest point in Tloaneng? Phiriyabokwete Hill (1,314 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tloaneng? January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tloaneng? Tloaneng Clinic, about 6.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Tloaneng? Standard Chartered, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Tloaneng? Gamecity Branch, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tloaneng? Shell, about 11 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Tloaneng? BW100110 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Census locality
- Area: 35.5 km²
- P-code: BW100110
- Sub-district: Kweneng East

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