# Ngamiland East, North West District – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/ Sub-district · North West District # Ngamiland East Ngamiland East is a sub-district of Botswana in North West District. It had an estimated **108,993 people** in 2023 on 50,082 km² (about 2.2 per km²). Its main town is Maun. It is divided into 19 census localities. 68 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 254 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 108,993people (2023) - 50,082km² - 19census localities - 254mapped services ## How many people live in Ngamiland East? Ngamiland East had an estimated **108,993 people** in 2023 — 59.9% of North West District, 10th of 28 sub-districts. There are 1,072 women for every 1,000 men (below the North West District figure of 1,109). Spread over 50,082 km², that is about **2.2 people per km²**, 18th of 28 sub-districts. 32.6% of people are children under 15 and 5.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 24 across North West District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people. 0–4 ****12,424** 5–9 ****12,025** 10–14 ****11,117** 15–19 ****9,231** 20–24 ****9,766** 25–29 ****10,006** 30–34 ****9,022** 35–39 ****7,263** 40–44 ****6,576** 45–49 ****5,644** 50–54 ****4,189** 55–59 ****3,061** 60–64 ****2,356** 65–69 ****2,151** 70–74 ****1,736** 75–79 ****1,125** 80+ ****1,301** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bwa). ## Where is Ngamiland East? Ngamiland East lies in [North West District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/), [Botswana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/). It borders 7 other sub-districts: [Boteti](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/boteti/), [Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/ghanzi/central-kgalagadi-game-reserve/), [Chobe](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/chobe/chobe/), [Ghanzi](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/ghanzi/ghanzi/), [Ngamiland Delta](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-delta/), [Ngamiland West](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/) and [Tutume](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/). By area it is the 5th largest of 28 sub-districts in Botswana. It covers 44.6% of [North West District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/). The centre of Ngamiland East is about 583 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. It is about 96 km from Maun, the main town of North West District. The centre point is at 19.6404° S, 24.2625° 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 East OpenStreetMap lists 64 named sights in Ngamiland East: 27 viewpoints; 16 attractions; 11 nature reserves; 4 ruins; 2 galleries; 1 museum; 1 monument; 1 city gate; 1 zoo. - Nhabe Museum · museum - Deception Valley Private Concession · nature reserve - Dinaka Private Game Reserve · nature reserve - Gham Dhao Private Reserve · nature reserve - NG/18 Khwai Private Game Reserve · nature reserve - NG/19 Khwai Community Concession · nature reserve - NG/42 · nature reserve - NG/43 Sankuyo Tshwaragano Concession · nature reserve - NG/47 · nature reserve - NG/49 Phuduhudu Community Concession · nature reserve - NG41 Mababe Zokotsama Community Concession · nature reserve - Nxai Pan National Park · nature reserve - Baines Baobabs · viewpoint - Blinkblaar Waterhole · viewpoint - Boma · viewpoint - CKGR Pan · viewpoint - Do not take this road! DANGER · viewpoint - Haina Pan · viewpoint - Hardegat Waterhole · viewpoint - Hippo Pool · viewpoint - Hippo Pool · viewpoint - Hippo Pool · viewpoint - Hippo Pool · viewpoint - Hippo view · viewpoint - Hippo view · viewpoint - Kudu Bush Waterhole · viewpoint - Look out point and hide · viewpoint - M&G Farms · viewpoint - Scoregat · viewpoint - Waterhole · viewpoint …and 34 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 East - 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) · Maun94 km - Kasane International Airport (BBK) · Kasane223 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:38) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:54, sunset around 17:51). 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 East Census locality People per km² Area km² Localities Services [Maun](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/maun/) 82,892 6.1 13,533 13 194 [Sehithwa](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/sehithwa/) 4,826 3.3 1,442 3 5 [Tsao](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/tsao/) 3,100 1.1 2,725 6 4 [Makalamabedi](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/makalamabedi/) 2,796 0.4 7,589 1 8 [Shorobe](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/shorobe/) 2,591 0.3 8,662 16 21 [Kareng](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/kareng/) 2,232 0.7 3,390 1 0 [Toteng](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/toteng/) 2,060 1.0 2,062 4 2 [Matlapana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/matlapana/) 1,699 30 56 1 12 [Bodibeng](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/bodibeng/) 1,279 5.5 231 1 1 [Botlhatlogo](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/botlhatlogo/) 1,047 0.8 1,252 1 1 [Habu](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/habu/) 943 8.5 111 2 1 [Phuduhudu](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/phuduhudu/) 811 0.1 7,077 8 2 [Semboyo](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/semboyo/) 692 0.5 1,328 4 0 [Sankuyo](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/sankuyo/) 417 5.3 79 1 0 [Kgakge/Makakung](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/kgakge-makakung/) 390 2.2 174 0 0 [Matsaudi/Sakapnae](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/matsaudi-sakapnae/) 337 7.3 46 1 1 [Mababe](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/mababe/) 329 3.7 89 2 1 [Chanoga](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/chanoga/) 280 2.8 101 1 0 [Komana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/komana/) 272 5.7 47 2 1 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 East Open gazetteers list **68 villages, towns and localities** in Ngamiland East. The largest with a recorded population: Maun (85,350), Sehithwa (1,614), Tsau (1,409), Toteng (556), Makalamabedi (376) and Komane (203). Settlements here lie between about 923 m and 963 m above sea level (median 942 m). - Bodibeng - Boro 2 - Botlhatlogo - Chanoga - Chiro Pan - Damara - Demarara - Dirolos - Game Scout Camp - Habu - Hideaways Camelthorn Bush Camp - Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat - Hideaways Mogotlho Safari Lodge - Joani - Joverega - Kanyu - Kareng - Kgakge / Makakung - Khama Khama - Kharekai - Khwai - Khwai River Lodge - Khwai Village - Komana - Komane - Krombi Pits - Kudia Kam - Mababe - Makalamabedi - Makkhalo - Makuba - Makvekve - Malatshi - Mashendus - Matima - Matlapana - Maun - Mawana - Mirapene - Mmumoshweu - Mokhokhelo - Mokhopudis - Mokwatis - Monedi - Moremi South Gate - Morutsa - Motlhatlokho - Ntabis - Phuduhudu - Puluhelo - Rakuku - Rantsadi - Sankauas Kraal - Sankuyo - Sapakanes - Sehithwa - Sekumis Kraal - Semboyo - Shaleshanto - Shashis - Shorobe - Tikaseoulo - Tlogoeankwes - Toteng - Tsau - Village - Xhana - Xhane 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 East Named natural and historic features inside Ngamiland East, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 18 rivers and streams. - Boro - Boteti - Gomoti - Kahkadi - Kauku - Kihabedum - Kkhwapa - Kwikhai - Makwegana Spillway - Matlhabanelo - Matsebe - Mochaba - Mokhokhelo - Mokolane - Mombo - Nghabe - Taokhe - Thamalakane River ### Coast and islands 4 islands. - Gechia Island - Kai’kau Island - Motsaod Island - Santantadibe Island ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Makabana · 1,005 m - Haina Hill · 998 m ### Forests and nature 3 nature reserves; 1 wildlife reserve. - Est de la reserve de Moremi, region de Khwai - Linyanti - Nxai Pan National Park - Parc national de Nxai Pan ### Getting around 5 airfields; 3 airports. - Chobe - Khwai River Lodge Airport - Linyanti - Makalamabedi Airport - Maun Airport - Motopi - Selinda - Tsau 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 East and the best time to visit In Ngamiland East, the warmest month is Nov (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 543 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (138 mm) and the driest Jul (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to September and December**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 138 Feb 26 110 Mar 26 75 Apr 24 28 May 21 2 Jun 18 2 Jul 17 0 Aug 20 0 Sep 25 2 Oct 29 14 Nov 29 56 Dec 28 115 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ngamiland East Places mapped inside Ngamiland East in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals6 - Banks7 - ATMs13 - Petrol pumps11 - Hotels100 - Shopping malls9 - Schools40 - Colleges and universities5 - Pharmacies9 - Restaurants39 - Police stations11 - Dental clinics4 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 East?In North West District, Botswana - What is the population of Ngamiland East?108,993 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Ngamiland East?About 25 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Ngamiland East?About 2.2 people per km² - What borders Ngamiland East?Boteti, Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve, Chobe, Ghanzi, Ngamiland Delta, Ngamiland West and Tutume - What is there to see in Ngamiland East?Baines Baobabs, Blinkblaar Waterhole, Boabab, Boma - What time zone is Ngamiland East in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Ngamiland East?Pula (BWP) - What language is spoken in Ngamiland East?English, Tswana (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Ngamiland East?68 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Ngamiland East?Settlements lie between 923 m and 963 m - What is the highest point in Ngamiland East?Makabana (1,005 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Ngamiland East?February to September and December - How many hospitals are in Ngamiland East?6 mapped - How many banks are in Ngamiland East?7 mapped - How many ATMs are in Ngamiland East?13 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Ngamiland East?11 mapped - What is the P-code of Ngamiland East?BW1401 (OCHA common operational dataset)