Largest Cities in Botswana

by | January 20, 2021

Facts about Botswana

Official languages: English, Setswana
Capital: Gaborone
Area: 600,370 km²
Population: 2.0 million residents
Population density: 3.38 residents per km²
Currency: BWP
Internet TLD: .bw
ISO codes: BW, BWA, 72
The telephone code for Botswana is +267

Flag of Botswana

Adopted in 1966 during the declaration of independence, the flag of Botswana consists of a light blue leaf with a black horizontal stripe in its center. In addition, the entire sheet and strip are bordered with white edging. Color symbolism has several interpretations. According to one, the flag is inspired by the national emblem, the motto of which is Pula (Szechwana in the local language), which means “Let the rain fall”. So the blue color should symbolize water. The black and white stripes are said to resemble the zebra, the national animal and shield bearer of Botswana. The three colors can also represent the different ethnicities living in the country and the hope for their peaceful coexistence.

 

Flag of Botswana

Botswana is a country in southern Africa. See Botswana Location on World Map. In the dry inland, a central plateau separates the densely populated grassland in the east from the Kalaharis desert and the marshes of the Okavango Delta. The economy is thriving because of the diamond deposits. Because of its political stability, economic development and the steady improvement of living conditions, Botswana is often referred to as a “model country” in Africa. However, due to the high endemic AIDS rate and the associated high mortality, the further economic development of Botswana is very endangered. About 40% (as of 2004) of adults are infected with HIV – the highest rate in the world. The disease is increasingly threatening the socio-economic existence of the country.

Biggest Cities of Botswana by Population

The largest city in Botswana is Gaborone, located in the southeastern part of the country. It is home to around 200,000 people and is known for its vibrant nightlife scene as well as its numerous parks and gardens. Gaborone has a variety of cultural attractions such as museums dedicated to both local history and modern art, as well as several churches dating back to colonial times. Additionally there are plenty of shopping opportunities with numerous markets selling everything from traditional Setswana food to international luxury items. The city also hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year including Dikgafela Festival in October which features traditional music performances, dance performances, food stalls, and more.

The second largest city in Botswana is Francistown, located in the northeastern part of the country. It is home to around 100,000 people and is known for its vibrant nightlife scene as well as its numerous parks and gardens. Francistown has a variety of cultural attractions such as museums dedicated to both local history and modern art, as well as several churches dating back to colonial times. Additionally there are plenty of shopping opportunities with numerous markets selling everything from traditional Setswana food to international luxury items. The city also hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year including Tshesebe Festival in August which features traditional music performances, dance performances, food stalls, and more.

# City Population Latitude Longitude
1 Gaborone, Botswana 208,522 -24.6545 25.9086
2 Francistown, Botswana 90,090 -21.17 27.5078
3 Molepolole, Botswana 63,359 -24.4066 25.4951
4 Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana 53,838 -21.979 27.843
5 Maun, Botswana 50,056 -19.9833 23.4167
6 Serowe, Botswana 47,530 -22.3875 26.7108
7 Kanye, Botswana 44,827 -24.9667 25.3327
8 Mahalapye, Botswana 44,582 -23.1041 26.8142
9 Mogoditshane, Botswana 43,505 -24.6269 25.8656
10 Mochudi, Botswana 37,073 -24.4167 26.15
11 Lobatse, Botswana 30,994 -25.2243 25.6773
12 Palapye, Botswana 30,761 -22.546 27.1251
13 Ramotswa, Botswana 21,561 -24.8716 25.8699
14 Thamaga, Botswana 20,867 -24.6701 25.5397
15 Mosopa, Botswana 19,672 -24.7718 25.4216
16 Letlhakane, Botswana 18,247 -21.4149 25.5926
17 Tonota, Botswana 17,870 -21.4424 27.4615
18 Janeng, Botswana 16,964 -25.4167 25.55
19 Gabane, Botswana 12,995 -24.6667 25.7822
20 Ghanzi, Botswana 10,045 -21.6978 21.6458
21 Kasane, Botswana 9,361 -17.8016 25.1602
22 Orapa, Botswana 9,300 -21.3115 25.3764
23 Kopong, Botswana 7,006 -24.4833 25.8833
24 Letlhakeng, Botswana 6,892 -24.0944 25.0298
25 Tshabong, Botswana 6,702 -26.05 22.45
26 Otse, Botswana 6,386 -25.0167 25.7333
27 Shakawe, Botswana 5,762 -18.3654 21.8422
28 Metsemotlhaba, Botswana 5,655 -24.5514 25.8031
29 Rakops, Botswana 5,333 -21.0226 24.3605

Botswana: Gaborone

According to Abbreviation Finder, the capital of Botswana is called Gaborone. It was named after an important chief of the country. It is located in the southeast of Botswana. 232,000 people live in Gaborone. This makes it the largest city in the country. In 1966, the year of independence, Gaborone was a village with just 1000 inhabitants. But then a little later diamonds were found in northern Botswana and the city developed quickly.

Neighboring countries of Botswana