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Palapye
City in Central, Botswana
Overview
Palapye is a fast-growing town in Central Botswana, known for its role as a convenient stopover between Gaborone and Francistown. The town offers important amenities, a mix of modern and traditional Tswana culture, and access to nearby natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Botswana
District
Central
Population
36,211
Time Zone
Africa/Gaborone
Coordinates
-22.55°, 27.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$675
Local Cost
$400
Local Income
$340
Cashless
40
English
75
Temperature
21.6°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
15.8°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-0.9°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
523 mm
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
37 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QPH
Distance
2 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 55/100.
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