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Kang

City in Kgalagadi, Botswana

Overview

Kang is a small but vital transit village on Botswana's main A2 highway, linking Gaborone and the Namibian border. It's a popular overnight stop for travelers heading to the Kalahari or the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, offering basic services, local hospitality, and a laid-back pace.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Botswana
District
Kgalagadi
Population
6,764
Time Zone
Africa/Gaborone
Coordinates
-23.68°, 22.79°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$520
Local Cost
$368
Local Income
$320
Cashless
20
English
65
Temperature
21.9°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
14.6°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
-2.2°C
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
410 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0

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 2025-12-07.
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 60/100.

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