Ghanzi Population 2026
Ghanzi has a population of 19,012, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇧🇼 Botswana, located in Ghanzi. Roughly 0.7% of Botswana's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Gaborone, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,012
Rank in Botswana
#22
Coordinates
21.70°S, 21.65°E
~1,144 m elevation · Africa/Gaborone
Distance to capital (Gaborone)
546 km
339 miles, straight line
Cities near Ghanzi
- Maun85,350 people · ~265 km away
- Letlhakane36,404 people · ~409 km away
- Jwaneng18,784 people · ~451 km away
- Molepolole74,861 people · ~496 km away
- Mosopa23,858 people · ~515 km away
- Thamaga25,300 people · ~517 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ghanzi?
Ghanzi has a population of 19,012 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Botswana.
What region is Ghanzi in?
Ghanzi is located in Ghanzi, Botswana.
Is Ghanzi the capital of Botswana?
No, the capital of Botswana is Gaborone, about 546 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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