Gaborone

Also known as Gabs, Motse-Mshate, Gaberones

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.

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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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Settlement.nicknames: Gabs, GC, Gabz, G-City, Mageba, Moshate
Settlement.named_for: Kgosi Gaborone
Settlement.settlement_type: Capital city
Settlement.image_flag: File:Flag of Gaborone.svg
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Settlement.mapframe wikidata: yes
Settlement.map_caption: Location of Gaborone in Botswana##Location of Gaborone in Africa
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: left
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: District
Settlement.subdivision_name1: South East
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Sub-district
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Gaborone
Settlement.government_type: City commission government

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Gaborone
Demonym: Gaboronaise
Population: 235884
Area: 169
Elevation: 1014
Official website: www.gov.bw/en/Ministries--Authorities/Local-Authorities/Gaborone-City-Council
Image: Gaborone skyline.JPG
Dialing code: 00267

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inception: 1965-00-00
Commons category: Gaborone
Commons gallery: Gaborone
native label: Gaborone
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Contents

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 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.