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Mathangwane, Botswana
Central · Botswana
Mathangwane is a small city in Central, Botswana with a population of 5,918. Elevation: 3,428 ft (1,045 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mathangwane
Mathangwane is a village in Botswana's Central District, administered under the Tutume Sub-district Council. Situated approximately 25 kilometres west of Francistown along the A3 highway, the village lies at the confluence of the Shashe and Vukwi rivers. It is predominantly located on the left bank of the Shashe River. According to the 2011 Population and Housing Census, Mathangwane had a population of 5,075.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,918 |
| Population Density | 176 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,428 ft (1,045 m) |
| Coordinates | -21.0000°, 27.3333° |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone |
| Country | 🇧🇼 Botswana |
| State / Province | Central |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.3 inches (491 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mathangwane
Mathangwane is a small city in Botswana (Central) with a population of 5,918. The city sits at an elevation of 3,428 feet (1,045 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.
Climate in Mathangwane
Mathangwane has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 432 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above Botswana avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,428 ft (1,045 m) |
| Area | 33.7 sq mi (87.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.0000°N, 27.3333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 3.1 in |
Mathangwane has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 59°F in June to 77°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").
Museums in Mathangwane
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douma's Crocodile Farm | ||||
| Francistown Records Centre | ||||
| Supa Ngwao Museum |
Libraries in Mathangwane
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botswana National Library Services | 0.0 |
Clinics in Mathangwane
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mathangwane
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mathangwane
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport | FRW | Large Airport |
| Grundy's Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Mathangwane?
Mathangwane has a population of 5,918 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 176 people per square mile, spread across 33.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mathangwane?
Mathangwane has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.3 inches.