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Orapa
City in Central, Botswana
Overview
Orapa is a unique mining town located in Botswana's Central District, known for its diamond mines and close-knit community. The city is surrounded by semi-arid landscapes and is a gateway to the Makgadikgadi Pans, making it an intriguing destination for business travelers and adventurous tourists alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Botswana
District
Central
Population
8,648
Time Zone
Africa/Gaborone
Coordinates
-21.31°, 25.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$970
Local Cost
$620
Local Income
$350
Cashless
30
English
80
Temperature
23.1°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
17.0°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
1.2°C
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
395 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
ORP
Distance
8 km
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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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 45/100.
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