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Gumare, Botswana

North-West · Botswana

Gumare is a small city in North-West, Botswana with a population of 11,572. Elevation: 3,169 ft (966 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

11,572 Population 39/sq mi density
3,169 ft Elevation 966 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
16.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Gumare

Gumare

Gumare or Gomare is a rural village located in the North-West District of Botswana, near the Okavango Delta. The population of Gumare was 6,067 in 2001 census, but had risen to 8,532 iby the 2011 census.

People

Population11,572
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation3,169 ft (966 m)
Population11,572
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation3,169 ft (966 m)
Coordinates-19.3692°, 22.1617°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceNorth-West
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation16.4 inches (417 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gumare

Gumare is a small city in Botswana (North-West) with a population of 11,572. The city sits at an elevation of 3,169 feet (966 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Climate in Gumare

Gumare has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Nov (30.3°C), the coldest is Jul (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 492 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.9°C / 80°F 18.2° / 37.5° 150.3
Feb 27.5°C / 81°F 18.4° / 37.4° 78.9
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 18° / 37.1° 81.2
Apr 24.9°C / 77°F 13.6° / 34.8° 28.3
May 21°C / 70°F 9.3° / 32.5° 1.5
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 5.9° / 30.6° 0.2
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 4.6° / 30.6° 0.1
Aug 21.3°C / 70°F 6.6° / 35.7° 0.1
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 11.1° / 39.2° 0.0
Oct 29.3°C / 85°F 15.9° / 41.4° 7.3
Nov 30.3°C / 87°F 19.2° / 41.6° 38.1
Dec 29.1°C / 84°F 20° / 40.8° 106.4
Gumare has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,169 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above Botswana avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,169 ft (966 m)
Area299.3 sq mi (775.2 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates-19.3692°N, 22.1617°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

Jun 5, 2023 100 km N of Maun, Botswana M4.6 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in Warmest
December 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in

Gumare has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 62°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Gumare

Institution Type Founded Website
Ngethu Brigade Centre College

Schools in Gumare

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tlhale Primary School
Gumare Primary School
Okavango Junior School
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Radio Stations near Gumare

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Gumare

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Makgovango Inn

Restaurants in Gumare

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Food Restaurant
Duration Restaurant
Uchacha Zilduwa Restaurant and Bakery

Clinics in Gumare

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gumare Clinic

Bus Stations in Gumare

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gumare Bus Rank

Gas Stations in Gumare

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BW #465105134
BW #465105135
BW #465105136
BW #465105137
Engen
Shell

Banks in Gumare

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays Bank Gumare
Duration Investments
The Quick Gather Investments
Vaseem Investment

Airports Near Gumare

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abu AirportSmall Airport
Cement AirportSmall Airport
Chief's Camp AirportSmall Airport
Guma AirportSmall Airport
Gumare AirportSmall Airport
Hunda AirportSmall Airport
Jao AirportSmall Airport
Kadizora AirstripSmall Airport
Kanana AirportSmall Airport
Mapula AirportSmall Airport
Mombo Camp AirportSmall Airport
Mopiri AirstripSmall Airport
Nokaneng AirportSmall Airport
Nxabega AirportSmall Airport
Nxabega Safari AirportSmall Airport
Omdop AirportSmall Airport
Pom Pom AirportSmall Airport
Seba AirportSmall Airport
Seronga AirportSmall Airport
Tsodilo Hills AirportSmall Airport
Vumbura AirportSmall Airport
Xamaxai AirportSmall Airport
Xigera AirportSmall Airport
Xudum AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gumare

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gumare Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gumare

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AOG
Apostolic Faith Mission
Free Church of Botswana
St. John's Apostolic Faith Mission

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Gaborone

🇧🇼 About Botswana

Capital Gaborone
Population 2,254,126
Area 600,370 km²
GDP (USD) $19,411,266,967
GDP per capita $7,826
HDI 0.708
Life expectancy 69.2 years
Internet users 81.4%
Urban population 67.0%
Currency BWP (Pula)
Languages English, Tswana
Calling code +267
TLD .bw
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Botswana

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension Day
Jul 1 Sir Seretse Khama Day Sir Seretse Khama Day
Jul 20 Presidents' Day Presidents' Day
Sep 30 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 1 Botswana Day holiday Botswana Day holiday
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gumare

What is the population of Gumare?

Gumare has a population of 11,572 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 299.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gumare?

Gumare has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches.

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