Smallest Cities in Botswana

Top 63 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Botswana

1 Charles Hill 03 5,164

2 Hukuntsi 04 5,224

3 Tsetsebjwe 01 5,248

4 Chadibe 01 5,371

5 Sefhare 01 5,381

6 Mmathete 10 5,421

7 Gweta 01 5,548

8 Good Hope 10 5,672

9 Shashe Mooke 01 5,897

10 Mathangwane 01 5,918

11 Maitengwe 08 5,929

12 Rasesa 05 5,966

13 Sefophe 01 6,001

14 Lotlhakane 10 6,045

15 Masunga 08 6,216

16 Ramotswa Station/Taung 09 6,286

17 Lentsweletau 06 6,653

18 Kang 04 6,764

19 Sese 10 6,798

20 Kumakwane 06 6,826

21 Otse 09 6,986

22 Lerala 01 7,204

23 Mmankgodi 06 7,396

24 Nata 01 7,779

25 Letlhakeng 06 8,343

26 Orapa 01 8,648

27 Shoshong 01 8,887

28 Borolong 01 8,917

29 Kasane 12 9,143

30 Bokaa 05 9,146

31 Oodi 09 10,257

32 Shakawe 11 10,589

33 Gumare 11 11,572

34 Metsemotlhaba 06 11,617

35 Tshabong 04 11,651

36 Tati Siding 08 12,404

37 Mmadinare 01 13,198

38 Kopong 09 13,823

39 Janeng 09 16,853

40 Tutume 01 18,582

41 Jwaneng 15 18,784

42 Ghanzi 03 19,012

43 Gabane 06 20,027

44 Bobonong 01 21,216

45 Tonota 01 23,296

46 Mosopa 10 23,858

47 Thamaga 06 25,300

48 Mmopone 06 25,460

49 Lobatse 16 29,772

50 Ramotswa 09 33,271

51 Letlhakane 01 36,404

52 Selebi-Phikwe 17 42,488

53 Kanye 10 48,028

54 Mahalapye 01 48,431

55 Mochudi 05 50,321

56 Palapye 01 52,636

57 Tlokweng 09 55,508

58 Serowe 01 55,676

59 Molepolole 06 74,861

60 Maun 11 85,350

61 Mogoditshane 06 88,004

62 Francistown 13 103,417

63 Gaborone 14 246,325

The smallest cities in Botswana (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Charles Hill has a population of just 5,164. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,164 residents, Charles Hill is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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