# Ngamiland Delta, North West District – Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-delta/

Sub-district · North West District 

# Ngamiland Delta

Ngamiland Delta is a sub-district of Botswana in North West District. It had an estimated **2,133 people** in 2023 on 12,418 km² (about 0.2 per km²). It is divided into 1 census locality. 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 46 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2,133people (2023)
- 12,418km²
- 1census locality
- 46mapped services

## How many people live in Ngamiland Delta?

Ngamiland Delta had an estimated **2,133 people** in 2023 — 1.2% of North West District, 27th of 28 sub-districts. There are 1,014 women for every 1,000 men (below the North West District figure of 1,109). Spread over 12,418 km², that is about **0.2 people per km²**, 27th of 28 sub-districts.

7.9% of people are children under 15 and 8.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 24 across North West District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 20 children and older people.

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20–24 ****157**

25–29 ****310**

30–34 ****271**

35–39 ****241**

40–44 ****208**

45–49 ****186**

50–54 ****138**

55–59 ****99**

60–64 ****107**

65–69 ****92**

70–74 ****51**

75–79 ****24**

80+ ****16**

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

## Where is Ngamiland Delta?

Ngamiland Delta lies in [North West District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/), [Botswana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/). It borders 2 other sub-districts: [Ngamiland East](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/) and [Ngamiland West](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/). By area it is the 14th largest of 28 sub-districts in Botswana. It covers 11.1% of [North West District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/). The centre of Ngamiland Delta is about 648 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. It is about 70 km from Maun, the main town of North West District. The centre point is at 19.4701° S, 23.0349° 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 Ngamiland Delta

OpenStreetMap lists 96 named sights in Ngamiland Delta: 51 monuments; 17 nature reserves; 16 viewpoints; 12 attractions.

- NG/17 · nature reserve
- NG/20 Kwara Concession · nature reserve
- NG/21 Shinde Concession · nature reserve
- NG/22 Okavango Community Concession · nature reserve
- NG/23 Duba Concession · nature reserve
- NG/24 Jedibe Concession · nature reserve
- NG/25 Jao Concession · nature reserve
- NG/26 Abu Concession · nature reserve
- NG/27A Pom Pom Concession · nature reserve
- NG/27B Xaxaba Concession · nature reserve
- NG/28 Moremi Game Reserve · nature reserve
- NG/29 · nature reserve
- NG/30 Ranns Concession · nature reserve
- NG/31 Chitabe and Sandibe Concession · nature reserve
- NG/32 South East Okavango Community Concession · nature reserve
- NG/33 · nature reserve
- NG/34 Sankuyu Community Concession · nature reserve
- Bryden Island · viewpoint
- Coucal Vlei · viewpoint
- Croton Passage · viewpoint
- Hamerkop Pan · viewpoint
- Hippo pool · viewpoint
- Lightning Island · viewpoint
- Lookout Point · viewpoint
- Lycaon Pan · viewpoint
- Magwxexhlana Pools · viewpoint
- Makoba Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Old APU Camp · viewpoint
- Paradies Pools · viewpoint
- Sausage Tree Crossing · viewpoint

…and 66 more.

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: Ngamiland Delta

- 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

- Maun International Airport (MUB) · Maun69 km
- Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) · Mpacha237 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:44) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:59, sunset around 17:56).

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.

## Census localities of Ngamiland Delta

Census locality People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Ngamiland Delta](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-delta/ngamiland-delta/) 2,133 0.2 12,418 10 46 

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

## Villages and localities in Ngamiland Delta

Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in Ngamiland Delta. Settlements here lie between about 947 m and 968 m above sea level (median 964 m).

- Chichales
- Ditshipi
- Lechomos
- Masarwa
- Mochosens
- Rammu
- Ranwanalenaus
- Sadibas
- Tlokhoetonnas
- Xaxaba

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 Ngamiland Delta

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

### Water

7 rivers and streams.

- Borokha
- Chwarelangwana
- Ganakha
- Guekha
- Kodi
- Moanachira
- Ng-gokha

### Coast and islands

11 islands.

- Ad’Ao Island
- Ai’Ao Island
- Bobo Island
- Bokwi Island
- Borokwe Island
- Delta de l’Okavango, ile privee de Nxharaga
- Geune Kan Island
- Ile de Paradis, delta de l’Okavango
- Ile privee de Jao, delta de l’Okavango
- Namakha Island
- Ngindi Island

### Forests and nature

2 nature reserves.

- Nord de la reserve de Moremi
- Reserve de Kwedi, nord du delta de l’Okavango

### Getting around

11 airfields; 1 airport.

- Abu Camp
- Batawana
- Boro River
- Camp Okavango Airport
- Jao
- Pom Pom
- Santawani
- Vumbura
- Xakanaka
- Xaxaba
- Xudum Airport
- Xugana 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 Ngamiland Delta and the best time to visit

In Ngamiland Delta, the warmest month is Nov (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 509 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (131 mm) and the driest Jul (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 131 

Feb 26 102 

Mar 26 77 

Apr 24 25 

May 21 2 

Jun 18 3 

Jul 17 0 

Aug 21 0 

Sep 25 2 

Oct 29 13 

Nov 29 48 

Dec 28 108 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ngamiland Delta

Places mapped inside Ngamiland Delta in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels43
- Restaurants1
- 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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Ngamiland Delta?In North West District, Botswana
- What is the population of Ngamiland Delta?2,133 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ngamiland Delta?About 37 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ngamiland Delta?About 0.2 people per km²
- What borders Ngamiland Delta?Ngamiland East and Ngamiland West
- What is there to see in Ngamiland Delta?1st T junction from Black Pool to Gomoti river, 4 palms, 4 palms, 4 ways
- What time zone is Ngamiland Delta in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Ngamiland Delta?Pula (BWP)
- What language is spoken in Ngamiland Delta?English, Tswana (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ngamiland Delta?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ngamiland Delta?Settlements lie between 947 m and 968 m
- What is the best time to visit Ngamiland Delta?February to September
- How many petrol pumps are in Ngamiland Delta?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ngamiland Delta?BW1403 (OCHA common operational dataset)