Thamaga Population 2026
Thamaga has a population of 25,300, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇧🇼 Botswana, located in Kweneng. Roughly 1.0% of Botswana's population lives here. It is about 9.7× smaller than Gaborone, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,300
Rank in Botswana
#17
Coordinates
24.67°S, 25.54°E
~1,073 m elevation · Africa/Gaborone
Distance to capital (Gaborone)
37 km
23 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kweneng
| City | Population | Rank in Botswana |
|---|---|---|
| Mogoditshane | 88,004 | #3 |
| Molepolole | 74,861 | #5 |
| Mmopone | 25,460 | #16 |
| Gabane | 20,027 | #21 |
Cities near Thamaga
- Mosopa23,858 people · ~16 km away
- Gabane20,027 people · ~25 km away
- Molepolole74,861 people · ~30 km away
- Mogoditshane88,004 people · ~33 km away
- Mmopone25,460 people · ~36 km away
- Gaborone246,325 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Thamaga?
Thamaga has a population of 25,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Botswana.
What region is Thamaga in?
Thamaga is located in Kweneng, Botswana.
Is Thamaga the capital of Botswana?
No, the capital of Botswana is Gaborone, about 37 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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