Gaborone

Data as of · Metro Power Rankings

#1027

Global Rank

1.6

Power Score

Emerging Metro

% of Country Score

64.7%


Share

Botswana • Africa • Language power • Time zone Africa/Gaborone UTC+2

Population
388K
GDP
N/A
GDP per capita
$0
Land area
1,409 km² (544 mi²)
Density
275/km² (713/mi²)
GAWC class
12

Primary city Gaborone

State / province South East

Language English

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National Capital

National capital of Botswana

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Largest City

Largest metro area in Botswana

Gaborone metro area

-24.63, 25.92
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Dimension Breakdown

Value and global rank across all 16 dimensions
World #1Top 5Outside top 5

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Closest profiles across all 16 dimensions

Languages of Gaborone

Tswana first in South East; 2 languages hold a role.

RoleLanguage
De factoTswana
AdministrativeEnglish
NationalEnglish
NationalTswana
English reach, South East
81%
Tier 3 country

South East on the languages board · Language power

Notable Infrastructure

Airport1 entry

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

Gaborone • 4 - Regional

Suburban Rail (3 stations)1 entry

BR Express (Botswana Railways)

Gaborone-Lobatse • 3 stations