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Opuwo
City in Kunene, Namibia
Overview
Opuwo is a small, remote town in northern Namibia known as a gateway to the Kunene region and Himba settlements. It provides a fascinating mix of modern amenities and traditional cultures, attracting intrepid travelers and culture seekers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Region
Kunene
Population
12,331
Time Zone
Africa/Windhoek
Coordinates
-18.06°, 13.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$883
Local Cost
$492
Local Income
$220
Cashless
20
English
40
Temperature
22.7°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
18.7°C
Record High
40.7°C
Record Low
-0.5°C
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
530 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
OPW
Distance
1 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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