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Lotlhakane, Botswana

Ngwaketsi · Botswana

Lotlhakane is a small city in Ngwaketsi, Botswana with a population of 6,045. Elevation: 3,921 ft (1,195 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

6,045 Population 21/sq mi density
3,921 ft Elevation 1,195 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
9.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Lotlhakane

Lotlhakane is a large village located in the Southern District of Botswana. It had 4,828 inhabitants at the 2011 census.

People

Population6,045
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain9.5 in/yr
Sunny Days351/yr
Elevation3,921 ft (1,195 m)
Population6,045
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation3,921 ft (1,195 m)
Coordinates-25.0861°, 25.4586°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceNgwaketsi
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation9.5 inches (241 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lotlhakane

Lotlhakane is a small city in Botswana (Ngwaketsi) with a population of 6,045. The city sits at an elevation of 3,921 feet (1,195 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.

Lotlhakane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 9.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,921 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above Botswana avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,921 ft (1,195 m)
Area288.7 sq mi (747.7 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates-25.0861°N, 25.4586°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.5"
75% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Mar 2, 2024.

Oct 22, 1995 25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana M3.9 104 km
Mar 2, 2024 53 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa M3.8 116 km
Jul 28, 1991 56 km WNW of Maile, South Africa M3.6 133 km
Jun 8, 1990 11 km SE of Ramotswa, Botswana M3.3 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
March 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
July 53°F (12°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in Warmest

Lotlhakane has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in July to 75°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Lotlhakane

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Phutisutlha Primary School
Maraka Comm Jnr Secondary School
Lotlhakane Primary School
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Museums in Lotlhakane

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kgosi Bathoen II Museum

Libraries in Lotlhakane

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kanye Public Library0.0
Lobatse National Library0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Lotlhakane

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lotlhakane

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sir Seretse Khama International AirportGBELarge Airport
Mmabatho International AirportMBDMedium Airport
Botsalano AirportSmall Airport
Goodhope AirportSmall Airport
Kanye AirportSmall Airport
Lobatse Southeast AirportSmall Airport
Manyani Game Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Matsieng AerodromeSmall Airport
Slurry AirportSmall Airport
Zeerust AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Gaborone

🇧🇼 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 Lotlhakane

What is the population of Lotlhakane?

Lotlhakane has a population of 6,045 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 288.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lotlhakane?

Lotlhakane 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.

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