Letlhakane Population 2026
Letlhakane has a population of 36,404, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇧🇼 Botswana, located in Central. Roughly 1.4% of Botswana's population lives here. It is about 6.8× smaller than Gaborone, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,404
Rank in Botswana
#13
Coordinates
21.41°S, 25.59°E
~984 m elevation · Africa/Gaborone
Distance to capital (Gaborone)
362 km
225 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Letlhakane?
Letlhakane has a population of 36,404 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Botswana.
What region is Letlhakane in?
Letlhakane is located in Central, Botswana.
Is Letlhakane the capital of Botswana?
No, the capital of Botswana is Gaborone, about 362 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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