Francistown Population 2026

Francistown has a population of 103,417, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇧🇼 Botswana, located in City of Francistown. Roughly 4.0% of Botswana's population lives here. It is about 2.4× smaller than Gaborone, the country's biggest city.

Location of Francistown (capital Gaborone shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

103,417

Rank in Botswana

Coordinates

21.17°S, 27.51°E

~989 m elevation · Africa/Gaborone

Distance to capital (Gaborone)

421 km

261 miles, straight line

Cities near Francistown

Tonota23,296 people · ~31 km away
Tutume18,582 people · ~90 km away
Selebi-Phikwe42,488 people · ~96 km away
Bobonong21,216 people · ~131 km away
Palapye52,636 people · ~158 km away
Serowe55,676 people · ~158 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Francistown?

Francistown has a population of 103,417 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Botswana.

What region is Francistown in?

Francistown is located in City of Francistown, Botswana.

Is Francistown the capital of Botswana?

No, the capital of Botswana is Gaborone, about 421 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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