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Serowe

City in Central, Botswana

Overview

Serowe is one of Botswana's largest villages, steeped in royal history and serving as a gateway to wildlife reserves. The city blends local culture, lively markets, and access to the nearby Khama Rhino Sanctuary, making it both an administrative center and an emerging tourist spot.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Botswana
District
Central
Population
47,447
Time Zone
Africa/Gaborone
Coordinates
-22.39°, 26.71°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$645
Local Cost
$375
Local Income
$250
Cashless
30
English
55
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
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QPH
Distance
48 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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