# Nokaneng Locality, Ngamiland West, North West District

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

Census locality · Ngamiland West 

# Nokaneng

Nokaneng is a census locality of Botswana in Ngamiland West, North West District. It had an estimated **3,489 people** in 2023 on 1,563 km² (about 2.2 per km²). 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 3,489people (2023)
- 1,563km²
- 2mapped services
- 957 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Nokaneng?

Nokaneng had an estimated **3,489 people** in 2023 — 4.9% of Ngamiland West, 102nd of 519 census localities. There are 990 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ngamiland West figure of 1,171). Spread over 1,563 km², that is about **2.2 people per km²**, 380th of 519 census localities.

36.9% of people are children under 15 and 10.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 22 across Ngamiland West). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 89 children and older people.

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

## Where is Nokaneng?

Nokaneng 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 6 other census localities: [Gumare](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/gumare/), [Habu](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/habu/), [Ngamiland Delta](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-delta/ngamiland-delta/), [Qangwa](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/qangwa/), [Tsao](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/tsao/) and [Tubu](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/tubu/). By area it is the 76th largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 3.1% of [Ngamiland West](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/). The centre of Nokaneng is about 677 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 19.6192° S, 22.2107° 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 Nokaneng

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

- NG/8 Habu Community Conservancy · nature reserve

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: Nokaneng

- 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) · Maun134 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 07:02, 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 Nokaneng

Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Nokaneng. The largest with a recorded population: Nokaneng (1,763). Settlements here lie between about 956 m and 960 m above sea level (median 957 m).

- Kgamanes Post
- Nokaneng
- Ramotsaodi

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 Nokaneng

Named natural and historic features inside Nokaneng, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Nokaneng 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 Nokaneng 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 Nokaneng

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Gumare Primary Hospital · Gumare 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.37058&mlon=22.16947#map=17/-19.37058/22.16947) 

Bank Barclays Bank Gumare · Gumare 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.37254&mlon=22.16303#map=17/-19.37254/22.16303) 

Petrol pump Shell · Gumare 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.37070&mlon=22.15449#map=17/-19.37070/22.15449) 

Hotel Gumare Executive Inn · Gumare 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.37798&mlon=22.16596#map=17/-19.37798/22.16596) 

School Nokaneng Primary School · Nokaneng 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.66206&mlon=22.19331#map=17/-19.66206/22.19331) 

College Ngethu Brigade Centre · Gumare 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.38328&mlon=22.16051#map=17/-19.38328/22.16051) 

Police station Gumare Police Station · Gumare 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.37988&mlon=22.16258#map=17/-19.37988/22.16258) 

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 Nokaneng

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

- Schools1
- Restaurants1

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
- Gonutsuga
- Gudingwa
- Gumare
- Ikoga
- Kajaja
- Kauxwhi
- Mogomotho
- Mohembo East
- Mohembo West
- Mokgacha
- Ngarange
- Nxamasere
- Nxaunxau
- Qangwa
- Samochema
- Sekondomboro
- Sepopa
- Seronga
- Shakawe
- Tobere
- Tubu
- Xakao
- Xaxa
- Xhauga

## Quick answers

- Where is Nokaneng?In Ngamiland West, North West District, Botswana
- What is the population of Nokaneng?3,489 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nokaneng?About 25 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nokaneng?About 2.2 people per km²
- What borders Nokaneng?Gumare, Habu, Ngamiland Delta, Qangwa, Tsao and Tubu
- What is there to see in Nokaneng?NG/8 Habu Community Conservancy
- What time zone is Nokaneng in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Nokaneng?Pula (BWP)
- What language is spoken in Nokaneng?English, Tswana (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nokaneng?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nokaneng?Settlements lie between 956 m and 960 m
- What is the best time to visit Nokaneng?February to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nokaneng?Gumare Primary Hospital, about 28 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nokaneng?Barclays Bank Gumare, about 28 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nokaneng?Shell, about 28 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Nokaneng?BW140217 (OCHA common operational dataset)