Makaleng is a village in the North-East district of Botswana, roughly 60 km from Francistown.
The three major ethnic groups in Makaleng are the Bakalang Bakwena and the Bakhurutshe.
According to Botswana's 2011 census, Makaleng had a population of 1117, in 297 households.
[2] Makaleng has a sub police station and small clinic which also serves as a supplies centre for surrounding villages, including Sechele, Mambo, Masingwaneng, Botalaote,Toteng and Matenge.
The village has several tuck shops, a fresh produce store and a night club which cater for the whole of North East .