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Oldest Cities in Botswana

Top 63 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Botswana

1 Mmopone 06 25.7
2 Gumare 11 25.7
3 Metsemotlhaba 06 25.7
4 Tshabong 04 25.7
5 Tati Siding 08 25.7
6 Mmadinare 01 25.7
7 Kopong 09 25.7
8 Janeng 09 25.7
9 Tutume 01 25.7
10 Jwaneng 15 25.7
11 Ghanzi 03 25.7
12 Gabane 06 25.7
13 Bobonong 01 25.7
14 Tonota 01 25.7
15 Mosopa 10 25.7
16 Thamaga 06 25.7
17 Shakawe 11 25.7
18 Lobatse 16 25.7
19 Ramotswa 09 25.7
20 Letlhakane 01 25.7
21 Selebi-Phikwe 17 25.7
22 Kanye 10 25.7
23 Mahalapye 01 25.7
24 Mochudi 05 25.7
25 Palapye 01 25.7
26 Tlokweng 09 25.7
27 Serowe 01 25.7
28 Molepolole 06 25.7
29 Maun 11 25.7
30 Mogoditshane 06 25.7
31 Francistown 13 25.7
32 Gaborone 14 25.7
33 Lentsweletau 06 25.7
34 Hukuntsi 04 25.7
35 Tsetsebjwe 01 25.7
36 Chadibe 01 25.7
37 Sefhare 01 25.7
38 Mmathete 10 25.7
39 Gweta 01 25.7
40 Good Hope 10 25.7
41 Shashe Mooke 01 25.7
42 Mathangwane 01 25.7
43 Maitengwe 08 25.7
44 Rasesa 05 25.7
45 Sefophe 01 25.7
46 Lotlhakane 10 25.7
47 Masunga 08 25.7
48 Ramotswa Station/Taung 09 25.7
49 Charles Hill 03 25.7
50 Kang 04 25.7
51 Sese 10 25.7
52 Kumakwane 06 25.7
53 Otse 09 25.7
54 Lerala 01 25.7
55 Mmankgodi 06 25.7
56 Nata 01 25.7
57 Letlhakeng 06 25.7
58 Orapa 01 25.7
59 Shoshong 01 25.7
60 Borolong 01 25.7
61 Kasane 12 25.7
62 Bokaa 05 25.7
63 Oodi 09 25.7

Cities with the oldest median ages in Botswana often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Mmopone has a median age of 25.7 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Mmopone's residents are over 25.7 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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