Census locality · Ngamiland West # Xakao Xakao is a census locality of Botswana in Ngamiland West, North West District. It had an estimated 2,376 people in 2023 on 195 km² (about 12 per km²). 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 2,376 people (2023) - 195 km² - 9 mapped services - 1,002 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Xakao? Xakao had an estimated 2,376 people in 2023 — 3.4% of Ngamiland West, 154th of 519 census localities. There are 1,182 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Ngamiland West figure of 1,171). Spread over 195 km², that is about 12 people per km², 197th of 519 census localities. 46.0% of people are children under 15 and 7.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 22 across Ngamiland West). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 114 children and older people. - 0–4 245 - 5–9 435 - 10–14 413 - 15–19 189 - 20–24 137 - 25–29 141 - 30–34 104 - 35–39 112 - 40–44 104 - 45–49 103 - 50–54 100 - 55–59 75 - 60–64 47 - 65–69 56 - 70–74 30 - 75–79 28 - 80+ 57 Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Xakao? Xakao lies in Ngamiland West, North West District, Botswana. It borders 7 other census localities: Kauxwhi, Mohembo East, Mohembo West, Ngarange, Sekondomboro, Shakawe and Xhauga. By area it is the 273rd largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 0.4% of Ngamiland West. The centre of Xakao is about 814 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 18.3580° S, 21.8972° E. Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Things to see in and around Xakao ### Nearby, outside Xakao - Krokovango Crocodile Farm · attraction, Shakawe 8.0 km 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: Xakao - 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 - Shakawe Airport (SWX) · Shakawe 7.0 km - Rundu Airport (NDU) · Rundu 234 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:01, sunset around 18:03). 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 Xakao Open gazetteers list 3 villages, towns and localities in Xakao. - Muhembo - Sangoshe - Xakao Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Xakao Named natural and historic features inside Xakao, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Gani 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 Xakao 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. ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Xakao | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hospital | Shakawe Clinic · Xakao | 5.4 km | Map | | ATM | Barclays · Shakawe | 5.5 km | Map | | Petrol pump | Shell · Shakawe | 5.3 km | Map | | Hotel | Okavango Delta Belle Houseboat · Xakao | 5.1 km | Map | | Mall | FOURS Cash & Carry · Shakawe | 5.6 km | Map | | School | Shakawe Primary School · Xakao | 6.1 km | Map | | Police station | Sanitary checkpoint · Xhauga | 15 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 Xakao Places mapped inside Xakao in open map data, by type. - Hospitals 1 - Hotels 5 - Schools 3 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 West - Beetsha - Chukumuchu - Eretsha - Etsha 1 - Etsha 13 - Etsha 6 - Gani - Gonutsuga - Gudingwa - Gumare - Ikoga - Kajaja - Kauxwhi - Mogomotho - Mohembo East - Mohembo West - Mokgacha - Ngarange - Nokaneng - Nxamasere - Nxaunxau - Qangwa - Samochema - Sekondomboro - Sepopa - Seronga - Shakawe - Tobere - Tubu - Xaxa - Xhauga ## Quick answers - Where is Xakao? In Ngamiland West, North West District, Botswana - What is the population of Xakao? 2,376 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Xakao? About 18 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Xakao? About 12 people per km² - What borders Xakao? Kauxwhi, Mohembo East, Mohembo West, Ngarange, Sekondomboro, Shakawe and Xhauga - What is there to see in Xakao? Krokovango Crocodile Farm - What time zone is Xakao in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Xakao? Pula (BWP) - What language is spoken in Xakao? English, Tswana (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Xakao? 3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Xakao? February to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Xakao? Shakawe Clinic, about 5.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Xakao? Barclays, about 5.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Xakao? Shell, about 5.3 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Xakao? 1 mapped - What is the P-code of Xakao? BW140207 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Census locality - Area: 195.1 km² - P-code: BW140207 - Sub-district: Ngamiland West --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/xakao/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.