Serowe Population 2026
Serowe has a population of 55,676, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇧🇼 Botswana, located in Central. Roughly 2.1% of Botswana's population lives here. It is about 4.4× smaller than Gaborone, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,676
Rank in Botswana
#6
Coordinates
22.39°S, 26.71°E
~1,147 m elevation · Africa/Gaborone
Distance to capital (Gaborone)
265 km
165 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central
Cities near Serowe
- Palapye52,636 people · ~46 km away
- Mahalapye48,431 people · ~80 km away
- Selebi-Phikwe42,488 people · ~125 km away
- Tonota23,296 people · ~131 km away
- Letlhakane36,404 people · ~158 km away
- Francistown103,417 people · ~158 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Serowe?
Serowe has a population of 55,676 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Botswana.
What region is Serowe in?
Serowe is located in Central, Botswana.
Is Serowe the capital of Botswana?
No, the capital of Botswana is Gaborone, about 265 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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