Census locality · Ngamiland East # Makalamabedi Makalamabedi is a census locality of Botswana in Ngamiland East, North West District. It had an estimated 2,796 people in 2023 on 7,589 km² (about 0.4 per km²). 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 2,796 people (2023) - 7,589 km² - 8 mapped services - 937 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Makalamabedi? Makalamabedi had an estimated 2,796 people in 2023 — 2.6% of Ngamiland East, 131st of 519 census localities. There are 763 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ngamiland East figure of 1,072). Spread over 7,589 km², that is about 0.4 people per km², 470th of 519 census localities. 28.5% of people are children under 15 and 7.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 25 across Ngamiland East). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people. - 0–4 297 - 5–9 282 - 10–14 218 - 15–19 153 - 20–24 253 - 25–29 240 - 30–34 213 - 35–39 183 - 40–44 165 - 45–49 184 - 50–54 198 - 55–59 112 - 60–64 91 - 65–69 64 - 70–74 60 - 75–79 27 - 80+ 56 Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Makalamabedi? Makalamabedi lies in Ngamiland East, North West District, Botswana. It borders 7 other census localities: Botlhatlogo, Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve, Makalamabedi, Maun, Toteng, Tsienyane/Rakops and Xere. By area it is the 15th largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 15.2% of Ngamiland East. The centre of Makalamabedi is about 502 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. It is about 91 km from Maun, the main town of Ngamiland East. The centre point is at 20.7962° S, 23.3696° E. Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Things to see in and around Makalamabedi OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Makalamabedi: 7 viewpoints; 3 nature reserves; 1 attraction. - Deception Valley Private Concession · nature reserve - Dinaka Private Game Reserve · nature reserve - Gham Dhao Private Reserve · nature reserve - Blinkblaar Waterhole · viewpoint - CKGR Pan · viewpoint - Haina Pan · viewpoint - Hardegat Waterhole · viewpoint - Kudu Bush Waterhole · viewpoint - Scoregat · viewpoint - leopard Pan · viewpoint - Tolankwe Conservancy · attraction 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: Makalamabedi - 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 - Maun International Airport (MUB) · Maun 92 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 05:40) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 07:00, sunset around 17:52). 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 Makalamabedi Open gazetteers list 1 village, town or locality in Makalamabedi. The largest with a recorded population: Makalamabedi (376). - Makalamabedi Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Makalamabedi Named natural and historic features inside Makalamabedi, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Makabana · 1,005 m - Haina Hill · 998 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 Makalamabedi and the best time to visit Using the climate of 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. ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Makalamabedi | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hotel | Dinaka Safari Lodge, Central Kalahari, Botswana · Makalamabedi | 17 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 Makalamabedi Places mapped inside Makalamabedi in open map data, by type. - Hotels 8 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 Ngamiland East - Bodibeng - Botlhatlogo - Chanoga - Habu - Kareng - Kgakge/Makakung - Komana - Mababe - Matlapana - Matsaudi/Sakapnae - Maun - Phuduhudu - Sankuyo - Sehithwa - Semboyo - Shorobe - Toteng - Tsao ## Quick answers - Where is Makalamabedi? In Ngamiland East, North West District, Botswana - What is the population of Makalamabedi? 2,796 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Makalamabedi? About 29 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Makalamabedi? About 0.4 people per km² - What borders Makalamabedi? Botlhatlogo, Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve, Makalamabedi, Maun, Toteng, Tsienyane/Rakops and Xere - What is there to see in Makalamabedi? Blinkblaar Waterhole, CKGR Pan, Deception Valley Private Concession, Dinaka Private Game Reserve - What time zone is Makalamabedi in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Makalamabedi? Pula (BWP) - What language is spoken in Makalamabedi? English, Tswana (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Makalamabedi? 1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the highest point in Makalamabedi? Makabana (1,005 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Makalamabedi? February to September and December - What is the P-code of Makalamabedi? BW140102 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Census locality - Area: 7,588.8 km² - P-code: BW140102 - Sub-district: Ngamiland East --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/makalamabedi/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.