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Swakopmund
City in Erongo, Namibia
Overview
Swakopmund is a charming coastal city blending German colonial architecture with a relaxed Namibian vibe. Its Atlantic beaches, adventure sports, and lively culture make it a top destination for domestic and international travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Region
Erongo
Population
75,921
Time Zone
Africa/Windhoek
Coordinates
-22.68°, 14.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
66
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
78
Monthly Cost
$1,485
Local Cost
$805
Local Income
$470
Cashless
53
English
83
Temperature
17.7°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
16.5°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
9.2°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
111 mm
Internet Speed
27 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
6
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SWP
Distance
5 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 115 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 72/100.
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