Most Dense in Botswana

Top 52 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Botswana

1 Tutume 01 17,697/mi²
2 Nata 01 7,409/mi²
3 Maitengwe 08 5,647/mi²
4 Gaborone 14 3,775/mi²
5 Mogoditshane 06 3,169/mi²
6 Nkoyaphiri 06 3,169/mi²
7 Francistown 13 3,066/mi²
8 Molepolole 06 2,432/mi²
9 Selebi-Phikwe 17 2,079/mi²
10 Lobatse 16 1,796/mi²
11 Serowe 01 1,608/mi²
12 Mahalapye 01 1,399/mi²
13 Lerala 01 1,088/mi²
14 Sefhare 01 1,070/mi²
15 Letlhakane 01 1,051/mi²
16 Palapye 01 1,046/mi²
17 Mmopone 06 916/mi²
18 Thamaga 06 910/mi²
19 Bobonong 01 887/mi²
20 Gabane 06 720/mi²
21 Oodi 09 716/mi²
22 Jwaneng 15 614/mi²
23 Mmadinare 01 552/mi²
24 Metsemotlhaba 06 291/mi²
25 Maun 11 285/mi²
26 Letlhakeng 06 273/mi²
27 Mmankgodi 06 266/mi²
28 Borolong 01 264/mi²
29 Shoshong 01 257/mi²
30 Sefophe 01 251/mi²
31 Orapa 01 250/mi²
32 Kumakwane 06 246/mi²
33 Sese 10 222/mi²
34 Kang 04 221/mi²
35 Tsetsebjwe 01 219/mi²
36 Mathangwane 01 176/mi²
37 Shashe Mooke 01 175/mi²
38 Kanye 10 166/mi²
39 Chadibe 01 159/mi²
40 Mochudi 05 153/mi²
41 Mosopa 10 83/mi²
42 Ghanzi 03 64/mi²
43 Kopong 09 48/mi²
44 Tshabong 04 41/mi²
45 Gumare 11 39/mi²
46 Bokaa 05 32/mi²
47 Lentsweletau 06 23/mi²
48 Shakawe 11 22/mi²
49 Lotlhakane 10 21/mi²
50 Rasesa 05 21/mi²
51 Gweta 01 18/mi²
52 Charles Hill 03 18/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Botswana pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Tutume leads with 17,697 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Tutume has 17,697 people per square mile - that's roughly 28 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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