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Mariental
City in Hardap, Namibia
Overview
Mariental is a small, friendly town situated on the banks of the Fish River in southern Namibia. Known as the gateway to the Hardap Dam, it's a popular stopover for travelers heading north or south. Life here is laid-back, with a mix of administrative activity and outdoor tourism.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Region
Hardap
Population
18,494
Time Zone
Africa/Windhoek
Coordinates
-24.63°, 17.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
59
Female Safety
54
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$965
Local Cost
$530
Local Income
$420
Cashless
34
English
70
Temperature
21.6°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
13.9°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
-3.0°C
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
250 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
68 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 3 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 2025-12-06.
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 67/100.
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