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Windhoek
City in Khomas, Namibia
Overview
Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, offers a unique blend of contemporary African city life and colonial history, set against a backdrop of rugged mountains and wide-open spaces. The city prides itself on its culture, welcoming locals, and access to outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Region
Khomas
Population
431,000
Time Zone
Africa/Windhoek
Coordinates
-22.56°, 17.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,215
Local Cost
$715
Local Income
$620
Cashless
41
English
83
Temperature
19.4°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
13.3°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-4.0°C
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
441 mm
Internet Speed
23 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
48
Coworking
0
Cafes
21
Nightlife
14
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ERS
Distance
5 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped27 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 27 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.
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: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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