Gaborone Population 2026 capital

Gaborone has a population of 246,325, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇧🇼 Botswana, located in Gaborone. Roughly 9.5% of Botswana's population lives here. Gaborone is the capital of Botswana.

Location of Gaborone. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

246,325

Rank in Botswana

Coordinates

24.65°S, 25.91°E

~1,011 m elevation · Africa/Gaborone

Cities near Gaborone

Mogoditshane88,004 people · ~5 km away
Tlokweng55,508 people · ~7 km away
Mmopone25,460 people · ~10 km away
Gabane20,027 people · ~13 km away
Ramotswa33,271 people · ~24 km away
Mochudi50,321 people · ~36 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gaborone?

Gaborone has a population of 246,325 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Botswana.

What region is Gaborone in?

Gaborone is located in Gaborone, Botswana.

Is Gaborone the capital of Botswana?

Yes, Gaborone is the capital of Botswana.

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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