Mochudi

District

Mochudi (also Mochudy ) is a town in Botswana.

Location

The city is located in Kgatleng District, about 37 kilometers northeast of Gaborone, capital of Botswana.

Population

Mochudi has 44 456 inhabitants (calculated 2007).

Population development:

History

Mochudi was founded in 1871 by the Tswana.

The place is known for his still traditionally painted houses that also promote tourism, the main economic activity of the city. In addition, even for the kgotla, the traditional meeting place for the people to vote.

Sons and daughters of the town

• Nia Künzer, former German football national team