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Letlhakane, Botswana

Central · Botswana

Letlhakane is a mid-size city in Central, Botswana with a population of 36,404. Elevation: 3,228 ft (984 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

36,404 Population 1,051/sq mi density
3,228 ft Elevation 984 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
12.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Letlhakane

Letlhakane

Letlhakane is a village in the Central District of Botswana. Letlhakane is the headquarters of the Boteti sub-district. It is located south of Mmatshumo and the population of the village was 22,911 in 2011 census.

People

Population36,404
Density1,051/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain12.5 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation3,228 ft (984 m)
Population36,404
Population Density1,051 / sq mi
Elevation3,228 ft (984 m)
Coordinates-21.4149°, 25.5926°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceCentral
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation12.5 inches (317 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Letlhakane

Letlhakane is a mid-size city in Botswana (Central) with a population of 36,404. The city sits at an elevation of 3,228 feet (984 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Climate in Letlhakane

Letlhakane has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.4°C), the coldest is Jul (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 373 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 16.3° / 37.6° 90.3
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 16.5° / 37.2° 73.4
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 16.1° / 36.9° 30.5
Apr 23.7°C / 75°F 12.4° / 34.9° 16.5
May 19.9°C / 68°F 8.5° / 31.5° 1.5
Jun 16.4°C / 62°F 5.9° / 29.1° 0.3
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 3.8° / 29.1° 0.1
Aug 19.8°C / 68°F 7° / 33.8° 0.1
Sep 23.7°C / 75°F 9.9° / 37.4° 1.1
Oct 27°C / 81°F 13.6° / 39.9° 14.8
Nov 28.4°C / 83°F 16.8° / 40.3° 43.9
Dec 28.1°C / 83°F 16.7° / 40.3° 100.7
Letlhakane has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 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 12.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,228 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above Botswana avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,228 ft (984 m)
Area34.6 sq mi (89.7 km²)
Population Density1,051/sq mi
Coordinates-21.4149°N, 25.5926°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.5"
67% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Nov 1, 2017.

Apr 3, 2017 132 km WSW of Moijabana, Botswana M6.5 148 km
Apr 5, 2017 137 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana M5.0 138 km
Apr 3, 2017 92 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana M5.0 93 km
Jul 4, 2017 140 km W of Moijabana, Botswana M4.9 141 km
Apr 8, 2017 137 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana M4.7 138 km
Nov 1, 2017 136 km W of Moijabana, Botswana M4.7 145 km
Apr 3, 2017 129 km W of Moijabana, Botswana M4.7 137 km
Apr 3, 2017 136 km W of Moijabana, Botswana M4.6 138 km
Jun 21, 2017 120 km W of Moijabana, Botswana M4.2 140 km
Apr 3, 2017 Botswana M4.0 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.5 in
March 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Warmest
November 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in

Letlhakane has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 62°F in July to 80°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Letlhakane

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tonto Day Care Centre - - - -
Letlhakane Senior Secondary - - - -
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Museums in Letlhakane

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adrian Gale Diamond Musem

Hotels in Letlhakane

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boteti Hotel
Mikelele Motel

Gas Stations in Letlhakane

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Engen
petrohyper
Puma
Shell

Shopping Malls in Letlhakane

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teemane Mall

Airports Near Letlhakane

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karowe Airstrip-Small Airport
Orapa AirportORPSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Letlhakane

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Letlhakane Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Gaborone
Elevation
997 m (3,271 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 Letlhakane

What is the population of Letlhakane?

Letlhakane has a population of 36,404 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 1,051 people per square mile, spread across 34.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Letlhakane?

Letlhakane has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.5 inches.

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