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Sefophe, Botswana

Central · Botswana

Sefophe is a small city in Central, Botswana with a population of 6,001. Elevation: 2,782 ft (848 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,001 Population 251/sq mi density
2,782 ft Elevation 848 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
15.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Sefophe

Sefophe is a village in Central District of Botswana. It is located 27 km south-east of the mining town of Selebi-Phikwe, within 100 km distance of borders with Zimbabwe and South Africa. The population was 6,062 in 2011 census.

People

Population6,001
Density251/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain15.0 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation2,782 ft (848 m)
Population6,001
Population Density251 / sq mi
Elevation2,782 ft (848 m)
Coordinates-22.1833°, 27.9667°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceCentral
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation15.0 inches (381 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sefophe

Sefophe is a small city in Botswana (Central) with a population of 6,001. The city sits at an elevation of 2,782 feet (848 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Sefophe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,782 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above Botswana avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,782 ft (848 m)
Area23.9 sq mi (62.0 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates-22.1833°N, 27.9667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
61% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.23"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in

Sefophe has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 60°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Sefophe

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sefhophe Junior Secondary School - - - -
Motsalapeko Primary School - - - -
Sefhophe Primary School - - - -
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Libraries in Sefophe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Selibe-Phikwe Library0.0

Bus Stations in Sefophe

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Sefophe

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Airports Near Sefophe

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Selebi Phikwe AirportPKWMedium Airport
Arizona Airport-Small Airport
Limpopo-Lipadi Airport-Small Airport
Reitz Airport-Small Airport
Swartwater Highway Strip Airport-Small 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 Sefophe

What is the population of Sefophe?

Sefophe has a population of 6,001 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 251 people per square mile, spread across 23.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sefophe?

Sefophe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.0 inches.

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