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Tlokweng, Botswana

South-East · Botswana

Tlokweng is a mid-size city in South-East, Botswana with a population of 55,508. Elevation: 3,248 ft (990 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

55,508 Population 33/sq mi density
3,248 ft Elevation 990 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
9.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Tlokweng

Tlokweng is a peri-urban settlement classified as an urban village located east of the capital of Botswana, Gaborone and falling under the jurisdiction of South East District Council. It can be considered part of the conurbation of Gaborone. Tlokweng stands on the other side of the river, and is on the road to the border with South Africa, the border post being just 15 km to the east. The population was 35,982 at the 2011 census. It is now part of Gaborone agglomeration, home to 421,907 inhabitants at the 2011 census. The tribe originating from Tlokweng is referred to as Batlokwa. Many people from across Botswana have come to seek permanent and sometimes temporary settlement in Tlokweng because of its proximity to the capital city where most jobs are.

People

Population55,508
Density33/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation3,248 ft (990 m)
Population55,508
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation3,248 ft (990 m)
Coordinates-24.6686°, 25.9711°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceSouth-East
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 Tlokweng

Tlokweng is a mid-size city in Botswana (South-East) with a population of 55,508. The city sits at an elevation of 3,248 feet (990 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 Tlokweng

Tlokweng has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 479 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 91.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 79.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 69.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 10.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 89.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 61.0
Tlokweng 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. The area gets 350 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,248 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)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,248 ft (990 m)
Area1,707.1 sq mi (4,421.3 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates-24.6686°N, 25.9711°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"
75% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 M4.9 124 km
Feb 10, 1993 22 km W of Mookane, Botswana M4.3 118 km
Oct 22, 1995 25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana M3.9 62 km
Mar 2, 2024 53 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa M3.8 98 km
Jul 28, 1991 56 km WNW of Maile, South Africa M3.6 102 km
Jun 8, 1990 11 km SE of Ramotswa, Botswana M3.3 33 km
Jul 31, 1992 43 km N of Maile, South Africa M3.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
May 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 56°F (14°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in Warmest

Tlokweng has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 56°F in June to 77°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Tlokweng

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Central Resource Centre for Special Education
Batlokwa National Primary School
Matlala Community Junior School
Tlokweng Community Junior School
Camp Primary School
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Museums in Tlokweng

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Botswana National Museum
Philatelic Museum

Libraries in Tlokweng

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 Tlokweng

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Choppies
Choppies
Choppies
Main Mall
Spar

Hotels in Tlokweng

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barbies B&B
Platinum Hotel
The Gibeon Ville
The Gibeon Ville
The Gibeon Ville

Cafes in Tlokweng

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

No 1 Ladies Detective Cafe

Clinics in Tlokweng

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gaborone Extension 15 Clinic
Mafitlhakgosi Clinic
Nkaikela Clinic
Tlokweng Main Clinic
Village Image

Gas Stations in Tlokweng

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BW #5739026088
Engen
Engine
Puma
Puma filling station
Shell
Total
Total Village

Banks in Tlokweng

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays (with ATM)

Shopping Malls in Tlokweng

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boarder Gate Mall
Old Tlokweng Mall

Gyms in Tlokweng

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BDF GYM
Jacks Gym
Lekidi Centre (Botswana Football Assoc. HQs)

Golf Courses in Tlokweng

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Tree Golf Driving

Breweries in Tlokweng

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kgalagadi Breweries Limited

Stadiums & Teams in Tlokweng

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tlokweng

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sir Seretse Khama International AirportGBELarge Airport
Batavia AirportSmall Airport
Kanye AirportSmall Airport
Lobatse Southeast AirportSmall Airport
Madikwe East AirportSmall Airport
Madikwe West AirportSmall Airport
Matsieng AerodromeSmall Airport
Thebephatshwa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Tlokweng

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tlokweng

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dutch Reformed Church
Faithful Word Baptist Church Botswana
Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church - Gaborone
UCCSA Tlokweng

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Gaborone
Elevation
1,002 m (3,288 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

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 Tlokweng

What is the population of Tlokweng?

Tlokweng has a population of 55,508 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 1,707.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tlokweng?

Tlokweng 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. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.7 inches.

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