# Mmathethe Locality, Barolong, Southern District – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/barolong/mmathethe/ Census locality · Barolong # Mmathethe Mmathethe is a census locality of Botswana in Barolong, Southern District. It had an estimated **6,544 people** in 2023 on 737 km² (about 8.9 per km²). 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 6,544people (2023) - 737km² - 4mapped services - 1,246 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Mmathethe? Mmathethe had an estimated **6,544 people** in 2023 — 10.1% of Barolong, 61st of 519 census localities. There are 1,055 women for every 1,000 men (below the Barolong figure of 1,118). Spread over 737 km², that is about **8.9 people per km²**, 243rd of 519 census localities. 32.8% of people are children under 15 and 9.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 25 across Barolong). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 73 children and older people. 0–4 ****732** 5–9 ****665** 10–14 ****747** 15–19 ****595** 20–24 ****364** 25–29 ****334** 30–34 ****362** 35–39 ****363** 40–44 ****357** 45–49 ****379** 50–54 ****380** 55–59 ****332** 60–64 ****307** 65–69 ****217** 70–74 ****168** 75–79 ****140** 80+ ****102** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bwa). ## Where is Mmathethe? Mmathethe lies in [Barolong](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/barolong/), [Southern District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/), [Botswana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/). It borders 14 other census localities: [Diabo](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/southern/diabo/), [Gamajalela](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/barolong/gamajalela/), [Gasita](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/southern/gasita/), [Good Hope](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/barolong/good-hope/), [Kangwe](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/barolong/kangwe/), [Magoriapitse](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/barolong/magoriapitse/), [Metlobo](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/barolong/metlobo/), [Mogojogojo](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/barolong/mogojogojo/), [Mogwalale](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/barolong/mogwalale/), [Mokgomane](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/barolong/mokgomane/), [Motsentshe](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/barolong/motsentshe/), [Segwagwa](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/southern/segwagwa/), [Selokolela](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/southern/selokolela/) and [Tswaaneng](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/barolong/tswaaneng/). By area it is the 130th largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 11.6% of [Barolong](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/barolong/). The centre of Mmathethe is about 105 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 25.3239° S, 25.1734° E. Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-bwa). ## Know before you go: Mmathethe - 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 - George Dick Montshioa Airport (MBD) · Mafeking65 km - Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) · Gaborone114 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:23) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 07:02, sunset around 17:36). 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 Mmathethe Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Mmathethe. The largest with a recorded population: Mmathete (5,421). Settlements here lie between about 1,213 m and 1,278 m above sea level (median 1,246 m). - Gakolobu - Gamatlhaku - Kutokgolo - Makhubu - Mmabelemo - Mmathete - Mmathethe - Mokgalokgaoga - Moselebe - Moshwana - Motlotswana - Motsentshe - Ntsatshetlhana - Ntshwabi - Papa ya Morotsi - Sehikile - Seokangwane - Tipa 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 Mmathethe Named natural and historic features inside Mmathethe, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Sehikile Hill · 1,270 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 Mmathethe and the best time to visit Using the climate of Barolong, the warmest month is Jan (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C). About 477 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (90 mm) and the driest Jul (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 87 Feb 25 90 Mar 23 63 Apr 20 38 May 16 11 Jun 13 7 Jul 12 1 Aug 16 3 Sep 20 9 Oct 24 24 Nov 25 57 Dec 26 88 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mmathethe Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Good Hope Primary Hospital · Good Hope 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.47018&mlon=25.44478#map=17/-25.47018/25.44478) Petrol pump Mmathethe filling station · Mmathethe 9.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.31532&mlon=25.27149#map=17/-25.31532/25.27149) Hotel Warm Hands Hotel · Kanye 40 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.00886&mlon=25.36006#map=17/-25.00886/25.36006) School Mmathethe Community Junior Secondary School · Mmathethe 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.30900&mlon=25.25595#map=17/-25.30900/25.25595) Police station Mmathethe Police Post/Kgotla (Customary Court) Offices · Mmathethe 9.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.32364&mlon=25.27162#map=17/-25.32364/25.27162) 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 Mmathethe Places mapped inside Mmathethe in open map data, by type. - Petrol pumps1 - Schools2 - Police stations1 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 Barolong - Bethel - Borobadilepe - Digawana - Dikhukhung - Dinatshana - Ditlharapa - Gamajalela - Gathwane - Good Hope - Hebron - Kangwe - Kgoro - Lejwana - Leporung - Logagane - Lorwana - Mabule - Madingwana - Magoriapitse - Makokwe - Malokaganyane - Marojane - Metlobo - Metlojane - Mmakgori - Mogojogojo - Mogwalale - Mokatako - Mokgomane - Molete - Motsentshe - Musi - Ngwatsau - Papatlo - Phihitshwane - Pitsana-Potokwe - Pitsane Siding - Pitshane Molopo - Rakhuna - Ramatlabama - Sedibeng - Sekhutlane - Sheep Farm - Tlhareseleele - Tshidilamolomo - Tswaaneng - Tswagare/Lothoje/Lokalana - Tswanyaneng ## Quick answers - Where is Mmathethe?In Barolong, Southern District, Botswana - What is the population of Mmathethe?6,544 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Mmathethe?About 28 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Mmathethe?About 8.9 people per km² - What borders Mmathethe?Diabo, Gamajalela, Gasita, Good Hope, Kangwe, Magoriapitse, Metlobo, Mogojogojo, Mogwalale, Mokgomane, Motsentshe, Segwagwa, Selokolela and Tswaaneng - What time zone is Mmathethe in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Mmathethe?Pula (BWP) - What language is spoken in Mmathethe?English, Tswana (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mmathethe?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mmathethe?Settlements lie between 1,213 m and 1,278 m - What is the highest point in Mmathethe?Sehikile Hill (1,270 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mmathethe?January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Mmathethe?Good Hope Primary Hospital, about 32 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mmathethe?Mmathethe filling station, about 9.9 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Mmathethe?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Mmathethe?BW080234 (OCHA common operational dataset)