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Maitengwe, Botswana

North-East · Botswana

Maitengwe is a small city in North-East, Botswana with a population of 5,929. Elevation: 3,537 ft (1,078 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,929 Population 5,647/sq mi density
3,537 ft Elevation 1,078 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
19.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Maitengwe

Maitengwe is a large village located in the Central District of Botswana. It had 5,890 inhabitants at the 2011 census. It is one of many developing villages in the country and best known for its festive celebrations.

People

Population5,929
Density5,647/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation3,537 ft (1,078 m)
Population5,929
Population Density5,647 / sq mi
Elevation3,537 ft (1,078 m)
Coordinates-20.1289°, 27.2100°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceNorth-East
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation19.5 inches (495 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maitengwe

Maitengwe is a small city in Botswana (North-East) with a population of 5,929. The city sits at an elevation of 3,537 feet (1,078 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Maitengwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,537 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Botswana avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,537 ft (1,078 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density5,647/sq mi
Coordinates-20.1289°N, 27.2100°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Mar 15, 2008.

Mar 15, 2008 46 km SW of Lupane, Zimbabwe M4.7 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 4.2 in
February 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
March 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 58°F (15°C) 0.1 in Coldest
July 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest
November 76°F (24°C) 2.7 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Maitengwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 58°F in June to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Maitengwe

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dagwi Primary School - - - -
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Clinics in Maitengwe

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dagwi Health Post

Airports Near Maitengwe

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tsholothso Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Gaborone
Elevation
920 m (3,019 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 Maitengwe

What is the population of Maitengwe?

Maitengwe has a population of 5,929 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 5,647 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maitengwe?

Maitengwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches.

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