Census locality · Kweneng West # Salajwe Salajwe is a census locality of Botswana in Kweneng West, Kweneng District. It had an estimated 3,699 people in 2023 on 2,272 km² (about 1.6 per km²). 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 3,699 people (2023) - 2,272 km² - 5 mapped services - 1,100 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Salajwe? Salajwe had an estimated 3,699 people in 2023 — 6.6% of Kweneng West, 97th of 519 census localities. There are 1,041 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kweneng West figure of 1,008). Spread over 2,272 km², that is about 1.6 people per km², 407th of 519 census localities. 31.6% of people are children under 15 and 8.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 25 across Kweneng West). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 67 children and older people. - 0–4 375 - 5–9 354 - 10–14 440 - 15–19 554 - 20–24 216 - 25–29 228 - 30–34 218 - 35–39 192 - 40–44 215 - 45–49 176 - 50–54 170 - 55–59 124 - 60–64 120 - 65–69 118 - 70–74 92 - 75–79 48 - 80+ 59 Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Salajwe? Salajwe lies in Kweneng West, Kweneng District, Botswana. It borders 6 other census localities: Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve, Kaudwane, Letlhakeng, Maboane, Sorilatholo and Takatokwane. By area it is the 56th largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 7.6% of Kweneng West. The centre of Salajwe is about 164 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 23.6315° S, 24.7479° E. Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Know before you go: Salajwe - 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 157 km - George Dick Montshioa Airport (MBD) · Mafeking 254 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:28) and shortest in Jun (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 07:00, sunset around 17:41). 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 Salajwe Open gazetteers list 2 villages, towns and localities in Salajwe. The largest with a recorded population: Khudumelapye (2,035) and Salajwe (1,705). - Khudumelapye - Salajwe Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Weather in Salajwe and the best time to visit Using the climate of Kweneng West, the warmest month is Dec (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 444 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (82 mm) and the driest Jul (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 | 27 | 82 | | Feb | 26 | 76 | | Mar | 25 | 59 | | Apr | 22 | 37 | | May | 18 | 8 | | Jun | 14 | 6 | | Jul | 13 | 1 | | Aug | 17 | 4 | | Sep | 21 | 8 | | Oct | 25 | 29 | | Nov | 26 | 58 | | Dec | 27 | 75 | Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29. ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Salajwe | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Mall | General Dealer · Salajwe | 7.8 km | Map | | School | Salajwe Primary School · Salajwe | 7.5 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 Salajwe Places mapped inside Salajwe in open map data, by type. - Shopping malls 3 - Schools 2 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 West - Botlhapatlou - Diphuduhudu - Ditshegwane - Dutlwe - Kaudwane - Khudumelapye - Kotolaname - Letlhakeng - Maboane - Malwelwe - Mantshwabisi - Maratshwane - Metsibotlhoko - Monwane - Moshaweng - Motokwe - Ngware - Serinane - Sesung - Sorilatholo - Takatokwane - Thebephatshwa - Tsetseng - Tswaane ## Quick answers - Where is Salajwe? In Kweneng West, Kweneng District, Botswana - What is the population of Salajwe? 3,699 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Salajwe? About 23 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Salajwe? About 1.6 people per km² - What borders Salajwe? Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve, Kaudwane, Letlhakeng, Maboane, Sorilatholo and Takatokwane - What time zone is Salajwe in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Salajwe? Pula (BWP) - What language is spoken in Salajwe? English, Tswana (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Salajwe? 2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Salajwe? January to December - What is the P-code of Salajwe? BW100212 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Census locality - Area: 2,271.6 km² - P-code: BW100212 - Sub-district: Kweneng West --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-west/salajwe/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.