Census locality · Ngwaketse West
# Keng

Keng is a census locality of Botswana in Ngwaketse West, Southern District. It had an estimated 1,152 people in 2023 on 294 km² (about 3.9 per km²). 8 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 1,152 people (2023)
- 294 km²
- 1,070 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Keng?

Keng had an estimated 1,152 people in 2023 — 6.5% of Ngwaketse West, 294th of 519 census localities. There are 1,018 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Ngwaketse West figure of 1,023). Spread over 294 km², that is about 3.9 people per km², 324th of 519 census localities.

36.4% of people are children under 15 and 7.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 26 across Ngwaketse West). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 78 children and older people.
- 0–4 142
- 5–9 158
- 10–14 119
- 15–19 48
- 20–24 96
- 25–29 82
- 30–34 76
- 35–39 65
- 40–44 79
- 45–49 63
- 50–54 45
- 55–59 57
- 60–64 37
- 65–69 28
- 70–74 16
- 75–79 15
- 80+ 26

Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Keng?

Keng lies in Ngwaketse West, Southern District, Botswana. It borders 5 other census localities: Khakhea, Khonkhwa, Kutuku, Mabutsane and Sekoma. By area it is the 223rd largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 3.4% of Ngwaketse West. The centre of Keng is about 212 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 24.6016° S, 23.8166° E.

Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Know before you go: Keng
- 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
- Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) · Gaborone 213 km
- George Dick Montshioa Airport (MBD) · Mafeking 219 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:30) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 07:06, sunset around 17:43).

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 Keng

Open gazetteers list 8 villages, towns and localities in Keng. Settlements here lie between about 1,064 m and 1,075 m above sea level (median 1,070 m).
- Dikgomo
- Keng
- Lobila
- Mamatejane
- Mantshane
- Masonke
- Theledi
- Tsatawe

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Weather in Keng and the best time to visit

Using the climate of 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Keng
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Khakhea Clinic · Khakhea | 33 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Shell · Mabutsane | 34 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.

## Other census localities in Ngwaketse West
- Itholoke
- Kanaku
- Khakhea
- Khonkhwa
- Kokong
- Kutuku
- Mabutsane
- Mahotshwane
- Morwamosu
- Sekoma

## Quick answers
- Where is Keng? In Ngwaketse West, Southern District, Botswana
- What is the population of Keng? 1,152 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Keng? About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Keng? About 3.9 people per km²
- What borders Keng? Khakhea, Khonkhwa, Kutuku, Mabutsane and Sekoma
- What time zone is Keng in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Keng? Pula (BWP)
- What language is spoken in Keng? English, Tswana (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Keng? 8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Keng? Settlements lie between 1,064 m and 1,075 m
- What is the best time to visit Keng? January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Keng? Khakhea Clinic, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Keng? Shell, about 34 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Keng? BW080305 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Census locality
- Area: 294.0 km²
- P-code: BW080305
- Sub-district: Ngwaketse West

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/ngwaketse-west/keng/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.