Kweneng District

Kweneng District is an administrative region in central Botswana with towns, villages, and open countryside spread throughout. The district encompasses diverse landscapes with Molepolole serving as its administrative center and main urban hub.

The region became a center of early Christian missionary activity in the 1800s when outsiders arrived and worked with local leaders. This contact reshaped religious practice and left lasting marks on the communities that remain visible today.

The district is home to the Bakwena people and shows their cultural heritage through local crafts and traditions visible throughout communities. The region reflects indigenous ways of life that continue to shape how people here connect with their surroundings.

The district is connected by roads to other regions, making travel between communities straightforward for most visitors. Plan ahead based on which areas you want to explore, as facilities vary between urban centers and smaller villages.

The district borders seven other administrative regions, more neighboring districts than any other area in Botswana. This central position makes it a natural crossroads connecting different parts of the country.

Location: Botswana

Capital city: Molepolole

Elevation above the sea: 1,101 m

Shares border with: Central District, Kgatleng District, South-East District, Southern District, Kgalagadi District, Ghanzi District

GPS coordinates: -24.00000,25.00000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:47