Tonota Population 2026
Tonota has a population of 23,296, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇧🇼 Botswana, located in Central. Roughly 0.9% of Botswana's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Gaborone, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,296
Rank in Botswana
#19
Coordinates
21.44°S, 27.46°E
~959 m elevation · Africa/Gaborone
Distance to capital (Gaborone)
391 km
243 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central
Cities near Tonota
- Francistown103,417 people · ~31 km away
- Selebi-Phikwe42,488 people · ~72 km away
- Tutume18,582 people · ~114 km away
- Bobonong21,216 people · ~116 km away
- Palapye52,636 people · ~128 km away
- Serowe55,676 people · ~131 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tonota?
Tonota has a population of 23,296 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Botswana.
What region is Tonota in?
Tonota is located in Central, Botswana.
Is Tonota the capital of Botswana?
No, the capital of Botswana is Gaborone, about 391 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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