Census locality · Ngwaketse West
# Kokong

Kokong is a census locality of Botswana in Ngwaketse West, Southern District. It had an estimated 1,127 people in 2023 on 467 km² (about 2.4 per km²). 3 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 1,127 people (2023)
- 467 km²
- 1,064 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Kokong?

Kokong had an estimated 1,127 people in 2023 — 6.4% of Ngwaketse West, 298th of 519 census localities. There are 1,049 women for every 1,000 men (above the Ngwaketse West figure of 1,023). Spread over 467 km², that is about 2.4 people per km², 368th of 519 census localities.

33.0% of people are children under 15 and 10.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 26 across Ngwaketse West). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 76 children and older people.
- 0–4 144
- 5–9 140
- 10–14 88
- 15–19 48
- 20–24 56
- 25–29 86
- 30–34 66
- 35–39 76
- 40–44 62
- 45–49 61
- 50–54 61
- 55–59 75
- 60–64 48
- 65–69 44
- 70–74 20
- 75–79 26
- 80+ 26

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

## Where is Kokong?

Kokong lies in Ngwaketse West, Southern District, Botswana. It borders 4 other census localities: Inalegolo, Kanaku, Khakhea and Morwamosu. By area it is the 172nd largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 5.5% of Ngwaketse West. The centre of Kokong is about 279 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 24.4187° S, 23.1614° E.

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

## Things to see in and around Kokong

### Nearby, outside Kokong
- SO/2 · nature reserve, Khakhea 17 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: Kokong
- 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 279 km
- George Dick Montshioa Airport (MBD) · Mafeking 285 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:33) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 07:08, sunset around 17:46).

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 Kokong

Open gazetteers list 3 villages, towns and localities in Kokong. Settlements here lie between about 1,057 m and 1,072 m above sea level (median 1,064 m).
- Kokong
- Molatswana
- Motlhaba

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

## Weather in Kokong 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.

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

## Quick answers
- Where is Kokong? In Ngwaketse West, Southern District, Botswana
- What is the population of Kokong? 1,127 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kokong? About 30 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kokong? About 2.4 people per km²
- What borders Kokong? Inalegolo, Kanaku, Khakhea and Morwamosu
- What is there to see in Kokong? SO/2
- What time zone is Kokong in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kokong? Pula (BWP)
- What language is spoken in Kokong? English, Tswana (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kokong? 3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kokong? Settlements lie between 1,057 m and 1,072 m
- What is the best time to visit Kokong? January to December
- What is the P-code of Kokong? BW080307 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Census locality
- Area: 467.1 km²
- P-code: BW080307
- Sub-district: Ngwaketse West

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