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Kachikau, Botswana

Chobe · Botswana

Kachikau is a small town in Chobe, Botswana with a population of 961. Elevation: 3,179 ft (969 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

961 Population 0/sq mi density
3,179 ft Elevation 969 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
22.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Kachikau

Kachikau is a village in North-West District of Botswana. It is located in the eastern part of the district, which previously formed Chobe District, and has both primary and secondary schools and a health clinic. The population was 881 in 2001 census.

People

Population961
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation3,179 ft (969 m)
Population961
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,179 ft (969 m)
Coordinates-18.1570°, 24.5040°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceChobe
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation22.6 inches (575 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kachikau

Kachikau is a small town in Botswana (Chobe) with a population of 961. The city sits at an elevation of 3,179 feet (969 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Kachikau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,179 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above Botswana avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,179 ft (969 m)
Area7,608.5 sq mi (19,706.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-18.1570°N, 24.5040°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
40% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.63"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 10, 1991 52 km NNW of Kasane, Botswana M5.0 105 km
Jun 5, 2023 100 km N of Maun, Botswana M4.6 147 km
May 1, 2009 139 km NNE of Maun, Botswana M4.0 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.6 in Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in

Kachikau has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 65°F in July to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kachikau

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kachikau Primary School - - - -
Boys Hostel - - - -
Girls Hostel - - - -
Liswaani Junior Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kachikau

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Hotels in Kachikau

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Destiny Blo Inn

Airports Near Kachikau

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kasane International AirportBBKLarge Airport
Katima Mulilo AirportMPAMedium Airport
Bottle Pan Airport-Small Airport
Linyanti Airport-Small Airport
Namibia East Air Base-Small Airport
Saile Airport-Small Airport
Savuti AirportSVTSmall Airport
Serondela Airport-Small Airport
Sesheke AirportSJQSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kachikau

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kachikau Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Gaborone
Elevation
943 m (3,094 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 Kachikau

What is the population of Kachikau?

Kachikau has a population of 961 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 7,608.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kachikau?

Kachikau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches.

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