Maun
city · Botswana
Overview
Maun, a regional capital in Botswana, is a mid-size town.
Its population is roughly 85,000.
It lies in the southern hemisphere, in Africa.
The nearest airport is Maun International Airport (MUB), about 3 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Botswana |
|---|---|
| Population | 85,350 |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone |
| Nearest airport | Maun International Airport (MUB), 3 km |
| Currency | BWP |
Where Maun is
Maun sits in Botswana, in the southern part of Africa.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Maun International Airport (MUB) is the closest airport, about 3 km from Maun.
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Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly tropical (southern hemisphere): hot for much of the year with a distinct wet season; the cooler, drier window is the most comfortable time to travel.
Good to know
The currency is the BWP (Pula).
The main language spoken is English.
Clocks run on Africa/Gaborone time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Where to stay in Maun
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Getting around Maun
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Maun?
- Maun International Airport (MUB) is the closest airport, about 3 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Maun?
- The drier season is generally the most comfortable time to visit.
- Which country is Maun in?
- Maun is in Botswana.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-08-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-08-18
Data compiled 2026-08-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.