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Gaborone

City in South-East, Botswana

Overview

Gaborone, Botswana's capital, is a cosmopolitan city blending modern amenities with rich local culture. It boasts thriving markets, green spaces, diverse dining, and is a gateway to the country's natural wonders. The city offers a safe and relaxed atmosphere for travelers and expats alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Botswana
District
South-East
Population
246,325
Time Zone
Africa/Gaborone
Coordinates
-24.76°, 25.80°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,265
Local Cost
$590
Local Income
$550
Cashless
60
English
85
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
13.7°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-2.9°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
543 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GBE
Distance
26 km

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Neighborhoods
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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.
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 72/100.

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