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Tonota, Botswana

Central · Botswana

Tonota is a small city in Central, Botswana with a population of 23,296. Elevation: 3,146 ft (959 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,296 Population 9/sq mi density
3,146 ft Elevation 959 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
16.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Tonota

Tonota

Tonota is a village located in the Central District of Botswana.

People

Population23,296
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain16.0 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation3,146 ft (959 m)
Population23,296
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation3,146 ft (959 m)
Coordinates-21.4424°, 27.4615°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceCentral
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation16.0 inches (406 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tonota

Tonota is a small city in Botswana (Central) with a population of 23,296. The city sits at an elevation of 3,146 feet (959 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Climate in Tonota

Tonota 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 432 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 67.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 84.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 51.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 30.4
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 3.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 1.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 4.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 36.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 62.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 87.9
Tonota has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 59°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 3,146 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Botswana avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,146 ft (959 m)
Area2,549.8 sq mi (6,604.1 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-21.4424°N, 27.4615°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Wettest
February 76°F (25°C) 3.1 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Warmest
December 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in

Tonota has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 59°F in July to 77°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Tonota

Institution Type Founded Website
Tonota College of Education College - ,

Schools in Tonota

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tonota Primary School - - - -
Belvans Institute - - - -
Letlhabile Junior Secondary School - - - -
Masadi Primary School - - - -
Rutwang Junior Secondary School - - - -
Shashe River School - - - -
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Hotels in Tonota

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baraka Valley

Monuments in Tonota

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Telecom Antenna

Clinics in Tonota

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Masedi Clinic

Bus Stations in Tonota

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tonota Bus Rank

Gas Stations in Tonota

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BW #287602380
Shell

Airports Near Tonota

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International AirportFRWLarge Airport
Selebi Phikwe AirportPKWMedium Airport
Grundy's Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tonota

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
UCCSA

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Gaborone
Elevation
958 m (3,143 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 Tonota

What is the population of Tonota?

Tonota has a population of 23,296 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 2,549.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tonota?

Tonota has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°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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