Gaborone
Sign in to saveGaborone ( , , ) is the capital and largest city of Botswana. It was formerly spelled as Gaberones during the colonial era, a name still occasionally used in older English texts and maps. With a population of 246,325 based on the 2022 census, about 10% of the total population of Botswana. Its metropolitan area is home to 534,842 inhabitants at the 2022 census.
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Gaborone is the capital and largest city of Botswana, with a population of 246,325 that represents about 10% of the country's total population. As the center of Botswana's government and economy, it serves as the nation's primary urban hub, with its metropolitan area expanding to nearly 535,000 residents.
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- Gabs, GC, Gabz, G-City, Mageba, Moshate
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- Capital city
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Article
35 sectionsContents
- History
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Places of worship
- Culture
- Economy
- Sport
- Parks, recreation and wildlife
- Gaborone Game Reserve
- Activities
- Flora
- Fauna
- Flamingos
- Other places of recreation
- Government
- Local government
- National government
- Education
- Media
- Infrastructure
- Utilities
- Healthcare
- HIV/AIDS
- Transportation
- Railways
- Airports
- Roads
- Public transport
- Private traffic
- Notable people
- International relations
- Gallery
- References
- External links
Gaborone ( , , ) is the capital and largest city of Botswana. It was formerly spelled as Gaberones during the colonial era, a name still occasionally used in older English texts and maps. With a population of 246,325 based on the 2022 census, about 10% of the total population of Botswana. Its metropolitan area is home to 534,842 inhabitants at the 2022 census.
Gaborone is situated between Kgale Hill and Oodi Hill, near the confluence of the Notwane River and Segoditshane River in the southeastern corner of Botswana, within from the South African border. The city is served by the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. It is an administrative district in its own right, but is the capital of the surrounding South-East District. Locals often refer to the city as GC or Motse-Mshate.