Sikwane is a village in
Kgatleng District
Kgatleng is one of the districts of Botswana, coterminous with the homeland of the Bakgatla people. Its capital is Mochudi, the hometown of protagonist Precious Ramotswe in Alexander McCall Smith's popular '' The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency ...
of
Botswana
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. The village is located 55 km east of
Gaborone
Gaborone ( , , ) is the Capital city, capital and List of cities in Botswana, largest city of Botswana, with a population of 246,325 based on the 2022 census, about 10% of the total population of Botswana. Its metropolitan area is home to 534, ...
, and also approximately 30 km northwest of Mochudi, the district capital.The village is nestled in the southeastern part of Botswana close to the border with
South Africa
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, Deertepoort Boarder Post.
Demographics
As of the 2011 census, the population of Sikwane was approximately 3,000 people. The village is predominantly inhabited by the Bakgatla people, who are part of the larger Tswana ethnic group.
Economy
- The main economic activities in Sikwane include subsistence farming, livestock rearing, and small-scale trading.
- Many residents also commute to nearby Mochudi or Gaborone for employment opportunities.
_Infrastructure_
- Sikwane has a primary school, a clinic, and a few shops.
- The village is connected to the national electricity grid, and many households have access to piped water.
Cultural Significance
- Sikwane is known for its traditional Tswana culture and customs.
- The village is home to several important cultural sites, including the Sikwane Kgotla (traditional meeting place).
References
Kgatleng District
Villages in Botswana
Botswana–South Africa border crossings
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