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Letsheng, Botswana

Central · Botswana

Letsheng is a small town in Central, Botswana with a population of 2,696. Elevation: 3,205 ft (977 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,696 Population 536/sq mi density
3,205 ft Elevation 977 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
15.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Letsheng

Lecheng is a village located in the Central District of Botswana, about 20 km east of Palapye at the start of the western part of the mighty Tswapong Hills. It had 3,334 inhabitants at the 2011 census.

People

Population2,696
Density536/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain15.8 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation3,205 ft (977 m)
Population2,696
Population Density536 / sq mi
Elevation3,205 ft (977 m)
Coordinates-22.6638°, 27.2239°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceCentral
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation15.8 inches (400 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Letsheng

Letsheng is a small town in Botswana (Central) with a population of 2,696. The city sits at an elevation of 3,205 feet (977 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Letsheng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,205 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average69.0°F
28% above Botswana avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,205 ft (977 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density536/sq mi
Coordinates-22.6638°N, 27.2239°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"
59% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.11"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 19, 2002.

Apr 19, 2002 62 km SW of Kalamare, Botswana M4.5 134 km
Feb 10, 1993 22 km W of Mookane, Botswana M4.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.9 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
April 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
July 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 74°F (24°C) 1.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in

Letsheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 56°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.0").

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Libraries in Letsheng

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Palapye Branch Library0.0
Ramokgonami Community Library0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Letsheng

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Letsheng

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Selebi Phikwe AirportPKWMedium Airport
Babala Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Kokomori Airport-Small Airport
Kwalata Airport-Small Airport
Machaneng Airport-Small Airport
Palala Airfield-Small Airport
Palapye Airport-Small Airport
Sunny Side Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Gaborone
Elevation
977 m (3,206 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 Letsheng

What is the population of Letsheng?

Letsheng has a population of 2,696 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 536 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Letsheng?

Letsheng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.8 inches.

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