# Gonutsuga Locality, Ngamiland West, North West District

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

Census locality · Ngamiland West 

# Gonutsuga

Gonutsuga is a census locality of Botswana in Ngamiland West, North West District. It had an estimated **1,645 people** in 2023 on 614 km² (about 2.7 per km²). 8 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,645people (2023)
- 614km²
- 7mapped services
- 973 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Gonutsuga?

Gonutsuga had an estimated **1,645 people** in 2023 — 2.3% of Ngamiland West, 217th of 519 census localities. There are 1,330 women for every 1,000 men (above the Ngamiland West figure of 1,171). Spread over 614 km², that is about **2.7 people per km²**, 358th of 519 census localities.

42.6% of people are children under 15 and 9.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 22 across Ngamiland West). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 110 children and older people.

0–4 ****210**

5–9 ****238**

10–14 ****252**

15–19 ****96**

20–24 ****112**

25–29 ****113**

30–34 ****96**

35–39 ****60**

40–44 ****78**

45–49 ****63**

50–54 ****66**

55–59 ****54**

60–64 ****45**

65–69 ****54**

70–74 ****44**

75–79 ****27**

80+ ****37**

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

## Where is Gonutsuga?

Gonutsuga lies in [Ngamiland West](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/), [North West District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/), [Botswana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/). It borders 5 other census localities: [Eretsha](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/eretsha/), [Etsha 13](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/etsha-13/), [Ikoga](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/ikoga/), [Ngamiland Delta](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-delta/ngamiland-delta/) and [Seronga](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/seronga/). By area it is the 149th largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 1.2% of [Ngamiland West](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/). The centre of Gonutsuga is about 728 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 18.8675° S, 22.6155° 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 Gonutsuga

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Gonutsuga: 1 nature reserve.

- NG/23A · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside Gonutsuga

- NG/12 Mapula and Sekwana Concession · nature reserve, Eretsha12 km
- Zebra-Logo · attraction, Beetsha19 km

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: Gonutsuga

- 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

- Shakawe Airport (SWX) · Shakawe99 km
- Maun International Airport (MUB) · Maun150 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:59, sunset around 17:59).

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 Gonutsuga

Open gazetteers list **8 villages, towns and localities** in Gonutsuga. Settlements here lie between about 968 m and 976 m above sea level (median 973 m).

- Gunotsoga
- Kakoro
- Kangaras
- Kashiambaras
- Lobilos
- Mapula Lodge
- Mokaya
- Nwanaeanoka

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).

## Weather in Gonutsuga and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ngamiland West, the warmest month is Nov (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 527 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (146 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 27 146 

Feb 27 93 

Mar 26 81 

Apr 24 31 

May 21 3 

Jun 18 2 

Jul 17 0 

Aug 20 0 

Sep 25 1 

Oct 29 11 

Nov 29 50 

Dec 28 109 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Gonutsuga

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Petrol pump Container Fuel Stop · Seronga 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.81321&mlon=22.42100#map=17/-18.81321/22.42100) 

Hotel Kadizora · Gonutsuga 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.88646&mlon=22.58970#map=17/-18.88646/22.58970) 

Mall General Dealer · Seronga 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.81349&mlon=22.42107#map=17/-18.81349/22.42107) 

School Gonutsoga Primary School · Gonutsuga 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.83964&mlon=22.57795#map=17/-18.83964/22.57795) 

Police station Seronga Police Station · Seronga 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.82136&mlon=22.41600#map=17/-18.82136/22.41600) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Gonutsuga

Places mapped inside Gonutsuga in open map data, by type.

- Hotels6
- Schools1

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 West

- Beetsha
- Chukumuchu
- Eretsha
- Etsha 1
- Etsha 13
- Etsha 6
- Gani
- Gudingwa
- Gumare
- Ikoga
- Kajaja
- Kauxwhi
- Mogomotho
- Mohembo East
- Mohembo West
- Mokgacha
- Ngarange
- Nokaneng
- Nxamasere
- Nxaunxau
- Qangwa
- Samochema
- Sekondomboro
- Sepopa
- Seronga
- Shakawe
- Tobere
- Tubu
- Xakao
- Xaxa
- Xhauga

## Quick answers

- Where is Gonutsuga?In Ngamiland West, North West District, Botswana
- What is the population of Gonutsuga?1,645 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Gonutsuga?About 21 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Gonutsuga?About 2.7 people per km²
- What borders Gonutsuga?Eretsha, Etsha 13, Ikoga, Ngamiland Delta and Seronga
- What is there to see in Gonutsuga?NG/23A
- What time zone is Gonutsuga in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Gonutsuga?Pula (BWP)
- What language is spoken in Gonutsuga?English, Tswana (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gonutsuga?8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gonutsuga?Settlements lie between 968 m and 976 m
- What is the best time to visit Gonutsuga?February to September
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gonutsuga?Container Fuel Stop, about 21 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Gonutsuga?BW140204 (OCHA common operational dataset)