Selebi-Phikwe Population 2026

Selebi-Phikwe has a population of 42,488, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇧🇼 Botswana, located in Selibe Phikwe. Roughly 1.6% of Botswana's population lives here. It is about 5.8× smaller than Gaborone, the country's biggest city.

Location of Selebi-Phikwe (capital Gaborone shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

42,488

Rank in Botswana

#12

Coordinates

21.98°S, 27.84°E

~870 m elevation · Africa/Gaborone

Distance to capital (Gaborone)

357 km

222 miles, straight line

Cities near Selebi-Phikwe

Bobonong21,216 people · ~61 km away
Tonota23,296 people · ~72 km away
Francistown103,417 people · ~96 km away
Palapye52,636 people · ~97 km away
Serowe55,676 people · ~125 km away
Mahalapye48,431 people · ~164 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Selebi-Phikwe?

Selebi-Phikwe has a population of 42,488 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Botswana.

What region is Selebi-Phikwe in?

Selebi-Phikwe is located in Selibe Phikwe, Botswana.

Is Selebi-Phikwe the capital of Botswana?

No, the capital of Botswana is Gaborone, about 357 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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