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Gweta, Botswana

Central · Botswana

Gweta is a small city in Central, Botswana with a population of 5,548. Elevation: 3,048 ft (929 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

5,548 Population 19/sq mi density
3,048 ft Elevation 929 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
14.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Gweta

Gweta

Gweta is a small village in Botswana. It lies about 205 kilometres (127 mi) away from Maun and about 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Nata.

People

Population5,548
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain14.9 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation3,048 ft (929 m)
Population5,548
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation3,048 ft (929 m)
Coordinates-20.1833°, 25.2333°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceCentral
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation14.9 inches (379 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gweta

Gweta is a small city in Botswana (Central) with a population of 5,548. The city sits at an elevation of 3,048 feet (929 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Gweta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,048 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above Botswana avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,048 ft (929 m)
Area299.3 sq mi (775.2 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-20.1833°N, 25.2333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.02"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
April 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in
May 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 84°F (29°C) 0.7 in Warmest
November 83°F (28°C) 1.6 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in

Gweta has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 65°F in July to 84°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Gweta

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gasebalwe Primary School
Gweta Primary School
Kutlwano Secondary School
Bridage Technical School
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Libraries in Gweta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gweta Public Library0.0

Hotels in Gweta

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gweta Lodge
Planet Baobab Lodge

Clinics in Gweta

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gweta Clinic

Bus Stations in Gweta

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus Stop

Gas Stations in Gweta

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puma
Puma fuel station
Shell (currently closed)

Shopping Malls in Gweta

5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ACE
ALIF Hardware
China Shop
General Dealer
Thebekgwana Convenience Store

Airports Near Gweta

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gweta AirportSmall Airport
Nxai Pan AirstripSmall Airport
Tonunga AirportSmall Airport
Tsigaro AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gweta

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Throne of Grace

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Gaborone
Elevation
923 m (3,028 ft)

🇧🇼 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 Gweta

What is the population of Gweta?

Gweta has a population of 5,548 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 299.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gweta?

Gweta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.9 inches.

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