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Oranjemund
City in Karas, Namibia
Overview
Oranjemund is a small, safe town in southern Namibia, set at the mouth of the Orange River where it meets the Atlantic. Once a closed mining community, it's now opening up to visitors eager to explore its unique desert-meets-river landscape and tranquil vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Region
Karas
Population
7,736
Time Zone
Africa/Windhoek
Coordinates
-28.55°, 16.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$985
Local Cost
$632
Local Income
$350
Cashless
35
English
70
Temperature
17.0°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
14.4°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
6.4°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
67 mm
Internet Speed
18 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OMD
Distance
4 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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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