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Shakawe
City in North-West, Botswana
Overview
Shakawe is a tranquil village in northwest Botswana, set at the gateway to the Okavango Delta and renowned for its proximity to Tsodilo Hills. Its riverfront charm, friendly locals, and natural wonders make it an ideal base for eco-adventures and authentic cultural encounters.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Botswana
District
North-West
Population
6,693
Time Zone
Africa/Gaborone
Coordinates
-18.37°, 21.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$800
Local Cost
$420
Local Income
$250
Cashless
30
English
60
Temperature
24.1°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
18.8°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
1.9°C
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
563 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
51 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
SWX
Distance
1 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 13 tests. 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 55/100.
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