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Nokaneng, Botswana

North-West · Botswana

Nokaneng is a small town in North-West, Botswana with a population of 1,763. Elevation: 3,140 ft (957 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

1,763 Population 6/sq mi density
3,140 ft Elevation 957 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
15.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Nokaneng

Nokaneng is a village in North-West District, Botswana. It is located close to the Okavango Delta, and is served by Nokaneng Airport. The population of Nokaneng was 2510 in 2021 census.

People

Population1,763
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain15.4 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation3,140 ft (957 m)
Population1,763
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation3,140 ft (957 m)
Coordinates-19.6667°, 22.2667°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceNorth-West
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation15.4 inches (390 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nokaneng

Nokaneng is a small town in Botswana (North-West) with a population of 1,763. The city sits at an elevation of 3,140 feet (957 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Nokaneng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,140 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above Botswana avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,140 ft (957 m)
Area299.3 sq mi (775.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-19.6667°N, 22.2667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
60% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

Jun 5, 2023 100 km N of Maun, Botswana M4.6 145 km
Dec 2, 1991 40 km NNE of Maun, Botswana M4.1 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in Warmest
December 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in

Nokaneng has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in July to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Nokaneng

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Restaurants in Nokaneng

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Down Town Restaurant & Take away

Airports Near Nokaneng

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abu AirportSmall Airport
Cement AirportSmall Airport
Chief's Camp AirportSmall Airport
Chief's Island AirportSmall Airport
Guma AirportSmall Airport
Gumare AirportSmall Airport
Hunda AirportSmall Airport
Jao AirportSmall Airport
Kanana AirportSmall Airport
Mombo Camp AirportSmall Airport
Mopiri AirstripSmall Airport
Nokaneng AirportSmall Airport
Nxabega AirportSmall Airport
Nxabega Safari AirportSmall Airport
Omdop AirportSmall Airport
Pom Pom AirportSmall Airport
Rann AirportSmall Airport
Seba AirportSmall Airport
Tsau AirportSmall Airport
Vumbura AirportSmall Airport
Xigera AirportSmall Airport
Xudum AirportSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Nokaneng

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Okavango DeltaNatural2014

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Gaborone
Elevation
957 m (3,140 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Nokaneng

Okavango Delta
Natural · inscribed 2014
This delta in north-west Botswana comprises permanent marshlands and seasonally flooded plains. It is one of the very few major interior delta systems that do not flow into a sea or ocean, with a wetland system that is almost intact. One of the unique characte...

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 Nokaneng

What is the population of Nokaneng?

Nokaneng has a population of 1,763 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 299.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nokaneng?

Nokaneng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.4 inches.

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