# Maun Locality, Ngamiland East, North West District > Source: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/maun/ Census locality · Ngamiland East # Maun Maun is a census locality of Botswana in Ngamiland East, North West District. It had an estimated **82,892 people** in 2023 on 13,533 km² (about 6.1 per km²). 13 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 194 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 82,892people (2023) - 13,533km² - 194mapped services - 943 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Maun? Maun had an estimated **82,892 people** in 2023 — 76.1% of Ngamiland East, 4th of 519 census localities. There are 1,106 women for every 1,000 men (above the Ngamiland East figure of 1,072). Spread over 13,533 km², that is about **6.1 people per km²**, 278th of 519 census localities. 31.3% of people are children under 15 and 5.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 25 across Ngamiland East). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people. 0–4 ****9,019** 5–9 ****8,738** 10–14 ****8,225** 15–19 ****7,287** 20–24 ****7,873** 25–29 ****8,052** 30–34 ****7,301** 35–39 ****5,773** 40–44 ****5,166** 45–49 ****4,330** 50–54 ****3,091** 55–59 ****2,163** 60–64 ****1,694** 65–69 ****1,448** 70–74 ****1,169** 75–79 ****741** 80+ ****822** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bwa). ## Where is Maun? Maun lies in [Ngamiland East](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/), [North West District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/), [Botswana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/). It borders 15 other census localities: [Chanoga](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/chanoga/), [Gweta](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/gweta/), [Kataba](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/chobe/chobe/kataba/), [Komana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/komana/), [Mababe](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/mababe/), [Makalamabedi](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/makalamabedi/), [Makalamabedi](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/boteti/makalamabedi/), [Matlapana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/matlapana/), [Matsaudi/Sakapnae](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/matsaudi-sakapnae/), [Motopi](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/boteti/motopi/), [Ngamiland Delta](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-delta/ngamiland-delta/), [Number Seven](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/chobe/chobe/number-seven/), [Phuduhudu](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/phuduhudu/), [Shorobe](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/shorobe/) and [Toteng](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/toteng/). By area it is the 7th largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 27.0% of [Ngamiland East](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/). The centre of Maun is about 597 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 19.4390° S, 24.5392° 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 Maun OpenStreetMap lists 14 named sights in Maun: 7 attractions; 3 nature reserves; 1 museum; 1 monument; 1 gallery; 1 city gate. - Nhabe Museum · museum - NG/42 · nature reserve - NG/43 Sankuyo Tshwaragano Concession · nature reserve - NG41 Mababe Zokotsama Community Concession · nature reserve - Camp · attraction - Canoes launch · attraction - Chez Osi · attraction - Hippo Pool · attraction - Kingdom Gathering Route 1st Turn · attraction - Kommeresi Phuthologo · attraction - Scenic Flights · attraction - SISO Afro Gallery · gallery - Telecom Antenna · monument - Xudumela · city gate 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: Maun - 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) · Maun130 km - Kasane International Airport (BBK) · Kasane191 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 06:52, sunset around 17:50). 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. ## Villages and localities in Maun Open gazetteers list **13 villages, towns and localities** in Maun. The largest with a recorded population: Maun (85,350). Settlements here lie between about 938 m and 963 m above sea level (median 943 m). - Boro 2 - Dirolos - Joverega - Krombi Pits - Makuba - Mashendus - Maun - Mmumoshweu - Morutsa - Ntabis - Shashis - Village - Xhana 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 Maun Named natural and historic features inside Maun, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Boteti - Kahkadi - Kkhwapa - Matsebe - Thamalakane River ### Coast and islands 4 islands. - Gechia Island - Kai’kau Island - Motsaod Island - Santantadibe Island ### Getting around 2 airports. - Makalamabedi Airport - Maun 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 Maun 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Maun Places mapped inside Maun in open map data, by type. - Hospitals6 - Banks7 - ATMs13 - Petrol pumps10 - Hotels62 - Shopping malls7 - Schools29 - Colleges and universities4 - Pharmacies9 - Restaurants36 - Police stations7 - 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. ## Other census localities in Ngamiland East - Bodibeng - Botlhatlogo - Chanoga - Habu - Kareng - Kgakge/Makakung - Komana - Mababe - Makalamabedi - Matlapana - Matsaudi/Sakapnae - Phuduhudu - Sankuyo - Sehithwa - Semboyo - Shorobe - Toteng - Tsao ## Quick answers - Where is Maun?In Ngamiland East, North West District, Botswana - What is the population of Maun?82,892 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Maun?About 25 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Maun?About 6.1 people per km² - What borders Maun?Chanoga, Gweta, Kataba, Komana, Mababe, Makalamabedi, Makalamabedi, Matlapana, Matsaudi/Sakapnae, Motopi, Ngamiland Delta, Number Seven, Phuduhudu, Shorobe and Toteng - What is there to see in Maun?Camp, Canoes launch, Chez Osi, Hippo Pool - What time zone is Maun in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Maun?Pula (BWP) - What language is spoken in Maun?English, Tswana (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Maun?13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Maun?Settlements lie between 938 m and 963 m - What is the best time to visit Maun?February to September and December - How many hospitals are in Maun?6 mapped - How many banks are in Maun?7 mapped - How many ATMs are in Maun?13 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Maun?10 mapped - What is the P-code of Maun?BW140101 (OCHA common operational dataset)