Tutume Population 2026
Tutume has a population of 18,582, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇧🇼 Botswana, located in Central. Roughly 0.7% of Botswana's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Gaborone, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,582
Rank in Botswana
#24
Coordinates
20.49°S, 27.03°E
~1,090 m elevation · Africa/Gaborone
Distance to capital (Gaborone)
477 km
296 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central
Cities near Tutume
- Francistown103,417 people · ~90 km away
- Tonota23,296 people · ~114 km away
- Letlhakane36,404 people · ~181 km away
- Selebi-Phikwe42,488 people · ~185 km away
- Serowe55,676 people · ~213 km away
- Bobonong21,216 people · ~219 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tutume?
Tutume has a population of 18,582 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Botswana.
What region is Tutume in?
Tutume is located in Central, Botswana.
Is Tutume the capital of Botswana?
No, the capital of Botswana is Gaborone, about 477 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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