Nkoyaphiri, Botswana

Kweneng · Botswana

Nkoyaphiri is a mid-size city in Kweneng, Botswana with a population of 88,098. Elevation: 3,455 ft (1,053 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

88,098 Population 3,169/sq mi density
3,455 ft Elevation 1,053 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
9.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Nkoyaphiri

Nkoyaphiri

Mogoditshane is a town located in the Kweneng District of Botswana.

People

Population88,098
Density3,169/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Elevation3,455 ft (1,053 m)
Population88,098
Population Density3,169 / sq mi
Elevation3,455 ft (1,053 m)
Coordinates-24.6322°, 25.8314°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceKweneng
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation9.7 inches (246 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nkoyaphiri

Nkoyaphiri is a mid-size city in Botswana (Kweneng) with a population of 88,098. The city sits at an elevation of 3,455 feet (1,053 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Climate in Nkoyaphiri

Nkoyaphiri has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Nov (26.3°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 512 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 15.1° / 37.3° 85.5
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 15.2° / 36.3° 71.9
Mar 24.4°C / 76°F 14.2° / 36.5° 49.9
Apr 20.9°C / 70°F 8.4° / 32.8° 80.6
May 17.3°C / 63°F 4.6° / 29° 6.0
Jun 13.5°C / 56°F 1.6° / 27° 3.2
Jul 13.4°C / 56°F -0.2° / 27.7° 1.4
Aug 17.1°C / 63°F 2.3° / 32.4° 1.2
Sep 21.4°C / 70°F 7.2° / 36.2° 1.8
Oct 24.5°C / 76°F 10.5° / 39.1° 23.5
Nov 26.3°C / 79°F 13° / 39.5° 74.3
Dec 25.9°C / 79°F 14.9° / 39.3° 112.5
Nkoyaphiri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,455 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above Botswana avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation3,455 ft (1,053 m)
Area27.8 sq mi (72.0 km²)
Population Density3,169/sq mi
Coordinates24.6322°S, 25.8314°E
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"
75% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Mar 2, 2024.

Aug 12, 2017 55 km NNE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana M4.9 118 km
Feb 10, 1993 22 km W of Mookane, Botswana M4.3 121 km
Oct 22, 1995 25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana M3.9 53 km
Mar 2, 2024 53 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa M3.8 110 km
Jul 28, 1991 56 km WNW of Maile, South Africa M3.6 116 km
Jun 8, 1990 11 km SE of Ramotswa, Botswana M3.3 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 2.9 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
July 56°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 2.7 in Warmest

Nkoyaphiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 56°F in July to 78°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Nkoyaphiri

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mogoditshane Senior Secondary School - - - -
Lesirane Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Nkoyaphiri

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Botswana National Museum
Philatelic Museum

Libraries in Nkoyaphiri

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
2520.0
Gaborone Public Library0.0
Gaborone Public Library0.0
Gakuto Primary School Library0.0
IDM Classrooms0.0
IDM Classrooms0.0
IDM Library0.0
IDM Library0.0
Islamic Information Centre & Library0.0
Islamic Information Centre & Library0.0
Mophane primary school0.0
Mophane primary school0.0
National Library Area0.0
National Library Building0.0
Ramotswa Public Library0.0
UB Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Nkoyaphiri

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Choppies
Choppies
Choppies
Main Mall
Spar

Clinics in Nkoyaphiri

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lesirane Clinic

Gas Stations in Nkoyaphiri

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BW #539180013

Breweries in Nkoyaphiri

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kgalagadi Breweries Limited

Stadiums & Teams in Nkoyaphiri

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nkoyaphiri

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sir Seretse Khama International AirportGBELarge Airport
Batavia Airport-Small Airport
Kanye Airport-Small Airport
Lobatse Southeast Airport-Small Airport
Madikwe East Airport-Small Airport
Madikwe West Airport-Small Airport
Matsieng Aerodrome-Small Airport
Thebephatshwa Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Nkoyaphiri

17 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Agape Dental Clinic
Bethesda Clinic
Block 8 Clinic
Blood Transfusion Centre
Eastery Health Clinic
Gaborone Extension 15 Clinic
Gaborone Fertility Clinic
GCC LANDFILL
GCC Rehabiliated LAnd Fill
Mafitlhakgosi Clinic
Medi Cross
Mmopane Clinic
Mogoditshane Clinic
National Tuberculose Clinic
Nkaikela Clinic
Nkoyaphiri Clinic
Tlokweng Main Clinic

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Gaborone
Elevation
1,022 m (3,353 ft)
Area
72.0 km² (27.8 mi²)

🇧🇼 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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What is the population of Nkoyaphiri?

Nkoyaphiri has a population of 88,098 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 3,169 people per square mile, spread across 27.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nkoyaphiri?

Nkoyaphiri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 9.7 inches.

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