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Sua, Botswana

Central · Botswana

Sua is a small town in Central, Botswana with a population of 3,141. Elevation: 3,048 ft (929 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,141 Population 2,991/sq mi density
3,048 ft Elevation 929 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
16.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Sua

The Sua Pan or Sowa Pan is a large natural topographic depression within the Makgadikgadi region of northeastern Botswana. It is located near the village of Sowa, whose name means salt in the language of the San. The Sua salt pan is one of three large pans within the Makgadikgadi, the other two being Nxai Pan and Nwetwe Pan.

People

Population3,141
Density2,991/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain16.0 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation3,048 ft (929 m)
Population3,141
Population Density2,991 / sq mi
Elevation3,048 ft (929 m)
Coordinates-20.0500°, 26.2000°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceCentral
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation16.0 inches (406 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sua

Sua is a small town in Botswana (Central) with a population of 3,141. The city sits at an elevation of 3,048 feet (929 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Sua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 16.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,048 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above Botswana avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,048 ft (929 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density2,991/sq mi
Coordinates-20.0500°N, 26.2000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
April 74°F (24°C) 0.9 in
May 68°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 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in

Sua has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 63°F in July to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Sua

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maposa Primary School - - - -
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Libraries in Sua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nata Community Library and Cultural Centre0.0
Nata Community Library and Cultural Centre0.0

Airports Near Sua

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sua Pan AirportSXNMedium Airport
Elephant Sands Airport-Small Airport
Nata 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 Sua

What is the population of Sua?

Sua has a population of 3,141 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 2,991 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sua?

Sua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.0 inches.

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