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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

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$1,215

Local Cost

$715

Local Income

$620

Cashless

English

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

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

ERS

Distance

5 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

27 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Academia Academia is known for its concentration of universities and student housing, with several cafes and affordable eateries catering to college life. The area is lively during the academic year and quiet in summer.Dolam Dorado Valley Dorado Valley is a newer suburban area with gated communities and large single-family homes. Shopping centers and parks are spread throughout the neighborhood.

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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 13 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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 27 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 73/100.

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