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Mahalapye
City in Central, Botswana
Overview
Mahalapye is a growing town in Central Botswana, located on the main road between Gaborone and Francistown. Its friendly atmosphere and accessible transport links make it a popular stopover for travelers and an emerging hub for local commerce.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Botswana
District
Central
Population
48,431
Time Zone
Africa/Gaborone
Coordinates
-23.10°, 26.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
57
Monthly Cost
$497
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$350
Cashless
30
English
77
Temperature
21.5°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
15.6°C
Record High
43.4°C
Record Low
-1.6°C
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
475 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 57/100.
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