# Xaxa Locality, Ngamiland West, North West District > Source: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/xaxa/ Census locality · Ngamiland West # Xaxa Xaxa is a census locality of Botswana in Ngamiland West, North West District. It had an estimated **917 people** in 2023 on 14,701 km² (about 0.1 per km²). 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 917people (2023) - 14,701km² - 1mapped service - 1,079 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Xaxa? Xaxa had an estimated **917 people** in 2023 — 1.3% of Ngamiland West, 328th of 519 census localities. There are 875 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ngamiland West figure of 1,171). Spread over 14,701 km², that is about **0.1 people per km²**, 515th of 519 census localities. 38.6% of people are children under 15 and 8.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 22 across Ngamiland West). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 89 children and older people. 0–4 ****140** 5–9 ****112** 10–14 ****102** 15–19 ****77** 20–24 ****61** 25–29 ****67** 30–34 ****71** 35–39 ****55** 40–44 ****31** 45–49 ****52** 50–54 ****45** 55–59 ****13** 60–64 ****14** 65–69 ****20** 70–74 ****18** 75–79 ****14** 80+ ****25** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bwa). ## Where is Xaxa? Xaxa 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 8 other census localities: [Dect Etin](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/ghanzi/ghanzi/dect-etin/), [Groote Laagte](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/ghanzi/ghanzi/groote-laagte/), [John Farm](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/ghanzi/ghanzi/john-farm/), [Kareng](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/kareng/), [Qabo](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/ghanzi/ghanzi/qabo/), [Qangwa](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/qangwa/), [Semboyo](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/semboyo/) and [Tsao](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/tsao/). By area it is the 5th largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 29.5% of [Ngamiland West](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-west/). The centre of Xaxa is about 659 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 20.3460° S, 21.5055° 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 Xaxa OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Xaxa: 2 attractions; 2 nature reserves. - NG/4 · nature reserve - NG/5 · nature reserve - Gcwihaba Caves · attraction - drotsky's caves · attraction 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: Xaxa - 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) · Maun205 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 07:06, sunset around 18:01). 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 Xaxa Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Xaxa. Settlements here lie between about 955 m and 1,095 m above sea level (median 1,079 m). - Dobe - Kai-Kai - Kogu - Lebala - Levisfontein - |Kae|Kae 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 Xaxa Named natural and historic features inside Xaxa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Kudum ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain; 1 hill. - Mount Aha · 1,153 m - Koanakha Hill · 1,035 m 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 Xaxa 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/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Xaxa Places mapped inside Xaxa in open map data, by type. - 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 - Gonutsuga - Gudingwa - Gumare - Ikoga - Kajaja - Kauxwhi - Mogomotho - Mohembo East - Mohembo West - Mokgacha - Ngarange - Nokaneng - Nxamasere - Nxaunxau - Qangwa - Samochema - Sekondomboro - Sepopa - Seronga - Shakawe - Tobere - Tubu - Xakao - Xhauga ## Quick answers - Where is Xaxa?In Ngamiland West, North West District, Botswana - What is the population of Xaxa?917 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Xaxa?About 22 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Xaxa?About 0.1 people per km² - What borders Xaxa?Dect Etin, Groote Laagte, John Farm, Kareng, Qabo, Qangwa, Semboyo and Tsao - What is there to see in Xaxa?Gcwihaba Caves, NG/4, NG/5, drotsky's caves - What time zone is Xaxa in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Xaxa?Pula (BWP) - What language is spoken in Xaxa?English, Tswana (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Xaxa?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Xaxa?Settlements lie between 955 m and 1,095 m - What is the highest point in Xaxa?Mount Aha (1,153 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Xaxa?February to September - What is the P-code of Xaxa?BW140221 (OCHA common operational dataset)