# Ngwaketse West, Southern District – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/ngwaketse-west/ Sub-district · Southern District # Ngwaketse West Ngwaketse West is a sub-district of Botswana in Southern District. It had an estimated **17,707 people** in 2023 on 8,561 km² (about 2.1 per km²). It is divided into 11 census localities. 44 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 17,707people (2023) - 8,561km² - 11census localities - 2mapped services ## How many people live in Ngwaketse West? Ngwaketse West had an estimated **17,707 people** in 2023 — 8.0% of Southern District, 24th of 28 sub-districts. There are 1,023 women for every 1,000 men (below the Southern District figure of 1,112). Spread over 8,561 km², that is about **2.1 people per km²**, 19th of 28 sub-districts. 34.3% of people are children under 15 and 7.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 26 across Southern District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 71 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,068** 5–9 ****2,128** 10–14 ****1,878** 15–19 ****1,354** 20–24 ****1,161** 25–29 ****1,225** 30–34 ****1,027** 35–39 ****1,152** 40–44 ****1,165** 45–49 ****1,022** 50–54 ****856** 55–59 ****766** 60–64 ****624** 65–69 ****470** 70–74 ****331** 75–79 ****221** 80+ ****259** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bwa). ## Where is Ngwaketse West? Ngwaketse West lies in [Southern District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/), [Botswana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/). It borders 4 other sub-districts: [Kgalagadi North](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/), [Kgalagadi South](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/), [Kweneng West](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-west/) and [Southern](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/southern/). By area it is the 16th largest of 28 sub-districts in Botswana. It covers 31.5% of [Southern District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/). The centre of Ngwaketse West is about 228 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. It is about 179 km from Kanye, the main town of Southern District. The centre point is at 24.3995° S, 23.6771° 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 Ngwaketse West OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Ngwaketse West: 1 nature reserve. - SO/2 · 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: Ngwaketse West - 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 - Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) · Gaborone227 km - George Dick Montshioa Airport (MBD) · Mafeking244 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:31) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 07:06, sunset around 17:44). 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. ## Census localities of Ngwaketse West Census locality People per km² Area km² Localities Services [Khakhea](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/ngwaketse-west/khakhea/) 4,696 1.4 3,243 6 1 [Mabutsane](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/ngwaketse-west/mabutsane/) 3,405 6.7 509 3 1 [Mahotshwane](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/ngwaketse-west/mahotshwane/) 2,264 9.9 229 0 0 [Sekoma](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/ngwaketse-west/sekoma/) 2,062 5.3 392 1 0 [Itholoke](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/ngwaketse-west/itholoke/) 1,258 9.6 131 4 0 [Keng](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/ngwaketse-west/keng/) 1,152 3.9 294 8 0 [Kokong](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/ngwaketse-west/kokong/) 1,127 2.4 467 3 0 [Morwamosu](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/ngwaketse-west/morwamosu/) 832 2.1 391 3 0 [Khonkhwa](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/ngwaketse-west/khonkhwa/) 497 1.3 379 9 0 [Kanaku](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/ngwaketse-west/kanaku/) 306 0.1 2,450 6 0 [Kutuku](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/ngwaketse-west/kutuku/) 108 1.5 70 1 0 Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-bwa); [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bwa). ## Villages and localities in Ngwaketse West Open gazetteers list **44 villages, towns and localities** in Ngwaketse West. The largest with a recorded population: Khakhea (2,133). Settlements here lie between about 1,039 m and 1,105 m above sea level (median 1,076 m). - Bokhutlo - Bulukubalo - Dikgomo - Gasekhukhu - Itholoke - Kakia - Kanaku - Keng - Khakhea - Khalwa - Khonkhwa - Kobamni - Kokong - Konkhwa - Kutuku - Lepena - Lobila - Lokotsane - Lolale - Mabutsane - Mamatejane - Mamohumela - Mamokhobo - Mantshane - Masonke - Matlhaba - Molalamitlwa - Molatswana - Molehele - Morwamosu - Motlhaba - Nakalatlou - Ngwasegwane - Nyetse - Palamaokuwe - Pulaetlhangwe - Radigole - Ramokapane - Sekoma - Serumolwe - Thari - Theledi - Tsatawe - Zolo 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 Ngwaketse West Named natural and historic features inside Ngwaketse West, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Sekuma 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 Ngwaketse West and the best time to visit In Ngwaketse West, the warmest month is Jan (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 399 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (74 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 28 74 Feb 27 70 Mar 25 57 Apr 22 38 May 18 10 Jun 14 5 Jul 13 1 Aug 16 2 Sep 21 5 Oct 25 25 Nov 26 49 Dec 28 64 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ngwaketse West Places mapped inside Ngwaketse West in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Petrol pumps1 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. ## Quick answers - Where is Ngwaketse West?In Southern District, Botswana - What is the population of Ngwaketse West?17,707 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Ngwaketse West?About 26 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Ngwaketse West?About 2.1 people per km² - What borders Ngwaketse West?Kgalagadi North, Kgalagadi South, Kweneng West and Southern - What is there to see in Ngwaketse West?SO/2 - What time zone is Ngwaketse West in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Ngwaketse West?Pula (BWP) - What language is spoken in Ngwaketse West?English, Tswana (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Ngwaketse West?44 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Ngwaketse West?Settlements lie between 1,039 m and 1,105 m - What is the best time to visit Ngwaketse West?January to December - How many hospitals are in Ngwaketse West?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Ngwaketse West?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Ngwaketse West?BW0803 (OCHA common operational dataset)