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Lobatse, Botswana
Lobatse · Botswana
Lobatse is a small city in Lobatse, Botswana with a population of 29,772. Elevation: 3,907 ft (1,191 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Lobatse
Lobatse is a town in south-eastern Botswana, 70 kilometres south of the capital Gaborone, situated in a valley running north towards Gaborone and on the border with South Africa. Lobatse has a population of 29,772 as of 2022. The town is an administrative district, with a town council.
People
Climate
| Population | 29,772 |
| Population Density | 1,987 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,907 ft (1,191 m) |
| Coordinates | -25.2244°, 25.6773° |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone |
| Country | 🇧🇼 Botswana |
| State / Province | Lobatse |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.5 inches (241 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lobatse
Lobatse is a small city in Botswana (Lobatse) with a population of 29,772. The city sits at an elevation of 3,907 feet (1,191 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.
Climate in Lobatse
Lobatse has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Nov (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 536 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above Botswana avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,907 ft (1,191 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (38.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,987/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.2244°N, 25.6773°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
Lobatse has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in June to 74°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Lobatse
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) | College | — | — |
Schools in Lobatse
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresent English Medium School | — | — | — | — |
| Pitikwe Junior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pitikwe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lobatse Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chichi Hill Comm. Jr. Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cresent English Medium School | — | — | — | — |
| Pitikwe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lesedi La Pela English Medium School | — | — | — | — |
| Maitlamo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lobatse
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Lobatse
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otse Wildlife Visitor Centre |
Libraries in Lobatse
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lobatse National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Lobatse
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Lobatse
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lobatse
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lobatse
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lobatse
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lobatse
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lobatse
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lobatse
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lobatse
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Seretse Khama International Airport | GBE | Large Airport |
| Mmabatho International Airport | MBD | Medium Airport |
| Botsalano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Goodhope Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kanye Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lobatse Southeast Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Madikwe East Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Madikwe West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Manyani Game Lodge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Slurry Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zeerust Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lobatse
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lobatse Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lobatse
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bible Life | |
| Lobatse Central Seventh-day Adventist Church | |
| Lobatse Masjid | |
| New Apostolic Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Botswana
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Lobatse?
Lobatse has a population of 29,772 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 1,987 people per square mile, spread across 15.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lobatse?
Lobatse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.5 inches.