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Letlhakeng, Botswana

Kweneng · Botswana

Letlhakeng is a small city in Kweneng, Botswana with a population of 8,343. Elevation: 3,527 ft (1,075 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,343 Population 273/sq mi density
3,527 ft Elevation 1,075 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
14.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Letlhakeng

Letlhakeng

Letlhakeng or Lethakeng is an urban village in Kweneng District of Botswana. The village is located 75 km north-west of Molepolole. The population of Letlhakeng was 7,229 in the 2011 census.

People

Population8,343
Density273/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain14.8 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation3,527 ft (1,075 m)
Population8,343
Population Density273 / sq mi
Elevation3,527 ft (1,075 m)
Coordinates-24.0944°, 25.0298°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceKweneng
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation14.8 inches (377 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Letlhakeng

Letlhakeng is a small city in Botswana (Kweneng) with a population of 8,343. The city sits at an elevation of 3,527 feet (1,075 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Letlhakeng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 58°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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,527 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above Botswana avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,527 ft (1,075 m)
Area30.6 sq mi (79.2 km²)
Population Density273/sq mi
Coordinates-24.0944°N, 25.0298°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 12, 2017.

Aug 12, 2017 55 km NNE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana M4.9 91 km
Apr 6, 2017 124 km NNE of Khudumelapye, Botswana M4.5 146 km
Apr 19, 2002 62 km SW of Kalamare, Botswana M4.5 141 km
Oct 22, 1995 25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana M3.9 67 km
Jun 8, 1990 11 km SE of Ramotswa, Botswana M3.3 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 2.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
July 58°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 76°F (25°C) 1.4 in
November 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in

Letlhakeng has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 58°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Letlhakeng

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Letlhakeng Primary School - - - -
Gothibamang Primary School - - - -
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Bus Stations in Letlhakeng

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hitching Tree

Gas Stations in Letlhakeng

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BW #381296055
Shell
Total Erg

Airports Near Letlhakeng

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jwaneng AirportJWAMedium Airport
Khutse Airport-Small Airport
Thebephatshwa Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Gaborone
Elevation
1,075 m (3,527 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 Letlhakeng

What is the population of Letlhakeng?

Letlhakeng has a population of 8,343 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 273 people per square mile, spread across 30.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Letlhakeng?

Letlhakeng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.8 inches.

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