Census locality · Ngamiland East # Phuduhudu Phuduhudu is a census locality of Botswana in Ngamiland East, North West District. It had an estimated 811 people in 2023 on 7,077 km² (about 0.1 per km²). 8 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 811 people (2023) - 7,077 km² - 2 mapped services - 928 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Phuduhudu? Phuduhudu had an estimated 811 people in 2023 — 0.7% of Ngamiland East, 349th of 519 census localities. There are 998 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ngamiland East figure of 1,072). Spread over 7,077 km², that is about 0.1 people per km², 505th of 519 census localities. 39.2% of people are children under 15 and 6.2% 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 83 children and older people. - 0–4 115 - 5–9 122 - 10–14 81 - 15–19 33 - 20–24 58 - 25–29 73 - 30–34 52 - 35–39 45 - 40–44 55 - 45–49 42 - 50–54 31 - 55–59 33 - 60–64 21 - 65–69 11 - 70–74 13 - 75–79 2 - 80+ 24 Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Phuduhudu? Phuduhudu lies in Ngamiland East, North West District, Botswana. It borders 5 other census localities: Gweta, Kumaga, Maun, Moreomaoto and Motopi. By area it is the 17th largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 14.1% of Ngamiland East. The centre of Phuduhudu is about 531 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. It is about 127 km from Maun, the main town of Ngamiland East. The centre point is at 20.0271° S, 24.6317° E. Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Things to see in and around Phuduhudu OpenStreetMap lists 14 named sights in Phuduhudu: 9 viewpoints; 3 nature reserves; 2 attractions. - NG/47 · nature reserve - NG/49 Phuduhudu Community Concession · nature reserve - Nxai Pan National Park · nature reserve - Baines Baobabs · viewpoint - Look out point and hide · viewpoint - Waterhole #1 · viewpoint - Waterhole #2 · viewpoint - Waterhole #3 · viewpoint - Waterhole #4 · viewpoint - waterhole · viewpoint - waterhole · viewpoint - waterhole #1 · viewpoint - Boabab · attraction - Waterhole · 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: Phuduhudu - 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 126 km - Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) · Victoria Falls 249 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:53, sunset around 17:49). 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 Phuduhudu Open gazetteers list 8 villages, towns and localities in Phuduhudu. Settlements here lie between about 923 m and 934 m above sea level (median 928 m). - Game Scout Camp - Joani - Kanyu - Khama Khama - Kudia Kam - Matima - Phuduhudu - Xhane Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Phuduhudu Named natural and historic features inside Phuduhudu, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Forests and nature 2 nature reserves. - Nxai Pan National Park - Parc national de Nxai Pan ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Motopi 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 Phuduhudu 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 Phuduhudu | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hotel | Kwando Nxai Pan Lodge · Phuduhudu | 18 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 Phuduhudu Places mapped inside Phuduhudu in open map data, by type. - Hotels 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 Ngamiland East - Bodibeng - Botlhatlogo - Chanoga - Habu - Kareng - Kgakge/Makakung - Komana - Mababe - Makalamabedi - Matlapana - Matsaudi/Sakapnae - Maun - Sankuyo - Sehithwa - Semboyo - Shorobe - Toteng - Tsao ## Quick answers - Where is Phuduhudu? In Ngamiland East, North West District, Botswana - What is the population of Phuduhudu? 811 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Phuduhudu? About 25 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Phuduhudu? About 0.1 people per km² - What borders Phuduhudu? Gweta, Kumaga, Maun, Moreomaoto and Motopi - What is there to see in Phuduhudu? Baines Baobabs, Boabab, Look out point and hide, NG/47 - What time zone is Phuduhudu in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Phuduhudu? Pula (BWP) - What language is spoken in Phuduhudu? English, Tswana (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Phuduhudu? 8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Phuduhudu? Settlements lie between 923 m and 934 m - What is the best time to visit Phuduhudu? February to September and December - What is the P-code of Phuduhudu? BW140110 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Census locality - Area: 7,077.4 km² - P-code: BW140110 - Sub-district: Ngamiland East --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/phuduhudu/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.