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Karasburg
City in Karas, Namibia
Overview
Karasburg is a small but friendly town in southern Namibia, often serving as a stopover for travelers heading to South Africa. The community is deeply connected to agriculture and rail transport, offering a glimpse into local Namibian life. Visitors are welcomed with warm hospitality and easy-going pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Region
Karas
Population
6,621
Time Zone
Africa/Windhoek
Coordinates
-28.02°, 18.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$895
Local Cost
$490
Local Income
$200
Cashless
40
English
80
Temperature
20.0°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
13.0°C
Record High
43.6°C
Record Low
-2.5°C
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
125 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
71 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KAS
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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