Largest Cities in Botswana

Top 63 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Botswana

1 Gaborone 14 246,325

2 Francistown 13 103,417

3 Mogoditshane 06 88,004

4 Maun 11 85,350

5 Molepolole 06 74,861

6 Serowe 01 55,676

7 Tlokweng 09 55,508

8 Palapye 01 52,636

9 Mochudi 05 50,321

10 Mahalapye 01 48,431

11 Kanye 10 48,028

12 Selebi-Phikwe 17 42,488

13 Letlhakane 01 36,404

14 Ramotswa 09 33,271

15 Lobatse 16 29,772

16 Mmopone 06 25,460

17 Thamaga 06 25,300

18 Mosopa 10 23,858

19 Tonota 01 23,296

20 Bobonong 01 21,216

21 Gabane 06 20,027

22 Ghanzi 03 19,012

23 Jwaneng 15 18,784

24 Tutume 01 18,582

25 Janeng 09 16,853

26 Kopong 09 13,823

27 Mmadinare 01 13,198

28 Tati Siding 08 12,404

29 Tshabong 04 11,651

30 Metsemotlhaba 06 11,617

31 Gumare 11 11,572

32 Shakawe 11 10,589

33 Oodi 09 10,257

34 Bokaa 05 9,146

35 Kasane 12 9,143

36 Borolong 01 8,917

37 Shoshong 01 8,887

38 Orapa 01 8,648

39 Letlhakeng 06 8,343

40 Nata 01 7,779

41 Mmankgodi 06 7,396

42 Lerala 01 7,204

43 Otse 09 6,986

44 Kumakwane 06 6,826

45 Sese 10 6,798

46 Kang 04 6,764

47 Lentsweletau 06 6,653

48 Ramotswa Station/Taung 09 6,286

49 Masunga 08 6,216

50 Lotlhakane 10 6,045

51 Sefophe 01 6,001

52 Rasesa 05 5,966

53 Maitengwe 08 5,929

54 Mathangwane 01 5,918

55 Shashe Mooke 01 5,897

56 Good Hope 10 5,672

57 Gweta 01 5,548

58 Mmathete 10 5,421

59 Sefhare 01 5,381

60 Chadibe 01 5,371

61 Tsetsebjwe 01 5,248

62 Hukuntsi 04 5,224

63 Charles Hill 03 5,164

The largest cities in Botswana represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Gaborone leads with a population of 246,325, followed by Francistown and Mogoditshane. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 01 dominates the top 10 with 3 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Gaborone's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 01 has 3 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 6,045 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 597,957.

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