Maun Population 2026
Maun has a population of 85,350, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇧🇼 Botswana, located in North-West. Roughly 3.3% of Botswana's population lives here. It is about 2.9× smaller than Gaborone, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,350
Rank in Botswana
#4
Coordinates
19.98°S, 23.42°E
~947 m elevation · Africa/Gaborone
Distance to capital (Gaborone)
579 km
360 miles, straight line
Cities near Maun
- Ghanzi19,012 people · ~265 km away
- Letlhakane36,404 people · ~277 km away
- Tutume18,582 people · ~382 km away
- Serowe55,676 people · ~434 km away
- Francistown103,417 people · ~446 km away
- Tonota23,296 people · ~451 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maun?
Maun has a population of 85,350 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Botswana.
What region is Maun in?
Maun is located in North-West, Botswana.
Is Maun the capital of Botswana?
No, the capital of Botswana is Gaborone, about 579 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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