Bobonong Population 2026
Bobonong has a population of 21,216, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇧🇼 Botswana, located in Central. Roughly 0.8% of Botswana's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Gaborone, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,216
Rank in Botswana
#20
Coordinates
21.97°S, 28.44°E
~687 m elevation · Africa/Gaborone
Distance to capital (Gaborone)
395 km
245 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central
Cities near Bobonong
- Selebi-Phikwe42,488 people · ~61 km away
- Tonota23,296 people · ~116 km away
- Francistown103,417 people · ~131 km away
- Palapye52,636 people · ~150 km away
- Serowe55,676 people · ~184 km away
- Mahalapye48,431 people · ~209 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bobonong?
Bobonong has a population of 21,216 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Botswana.
What region is Bobonong in?
Bobonong is located in Central, Botswana.
Is Bobonong the capital of Botswana?
No, the capital of Botswana is Gaborone, about 395 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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