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Molepolole

City in Kweneng, Botswana

Overview

Molepolole, the gateway to the Kalahari Desert, is one of Botswana's largest villages and a cultural hub for the Bakwena people. With its traditional kgotla, historical sites, and growing amenities, it offers a fascinating blend of heritage and progress.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Botswana
District
Kweneng
Population
67,598
Time Zone
Africa/Gaborone
Coordinates
-24.41°, 25.50°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$653
Local Cost
$345
Local Income
$250
Cashless
40
English
70
Temperature
21.0°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
14.3°C
Record High
43.7°C
Record Low
-2.7°C
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
502 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
GBE
Distance
46 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 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 60/100.

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