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Ramotswa Station/Taung, Botswana

South-East · Botswana

Ramotswa Station/Taung is a small city in South-East, Botswana with a population of 6,286. Elevation: 3,593 ft (1,095 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,286 Population 4/sq mi density
3,593 ft Elevation 1,095 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
9.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Ramotswa Station/Taung

Ramotswa station/Taung is a town in South-East District of Botswana, southwest of the capital of Gaborone. The population was 4,250 in 2011 census.

People

Population6,286
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain9.5 in/yr
Sunny Days351/yr
Elevation3,593 ft (1,095 m)
Population6,286
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,593 ft (1,095 m)
Coordinates-24.9780°, 25.6783°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceSouth-East
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 Ramotswa Station/Taung

Ramotswa Station/Taung is a small city in Botswana (South-East) with a population of 6,286. The city sits at an elevation of 3,593 feet (1,095 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.

Ramotswa Station/Taung 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 3,593 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

Elevation3,593 ft (1,095 m)
Area1,707.1 sq mi (4,421.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-24.9780°N, 25.6783°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.5"
75% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.23"
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 89 km
Mar 2, 2024 53 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa M3.8 99 km
Jul 28, 1991 56 km WNW of Maile, South Africa M3.6 113 km
Jun 8, 1990 11 km SE of Ramotswa, Botswana M3.3 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
March 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
July 53°F (12°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 0.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
December 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in Warmest

Ramotswa Station/Taung has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Ramotswa Station/Taung

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Otse Wildlife Visitor Centre

Libraries in Ramotswa Station/Taung

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

Clinics in Ramotswa Station/Taung

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mogobane Clinic
Mogobane Health Post

Stadiums & Teams in Ramotswa Station/Taung

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Airports Near Ramotswa Station/Taung

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sir Seretse Khama International AirportGBELarge Airport
Botsalano AirportSmall Airport
Goodhope AirportSmall Airport
Kanye AirportSmall Airport
Lobatse Southeast AirportSmall Airport
Madikwe East AirportSmall Airport
Madikwe West AirportSmall Airport
Matsieng AerodromeSmall 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 Ramotswa Station/Taung

What is the population of Ramotswa Station/Taung?

Ramotswa Station/Taung has a population of 6,286 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,707.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ramotswa Station/Taung?

Ramotswa Station/Taung 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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