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Oshakati
City in Oshana, Namibia
Overview
Oshakati is a dynamic commercial hub in northern Namibia, set at the heart of the Oshana Region. The city is known for its lively markets, mix of modern and traditional culture, and being a gateway to the northern countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Region
Oshana
Population
58,656
Time Zone
Africa/Windhoek
Coordinates
-17.79°, 15.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$920
Local Cost
$520
Local Income
$350
Cashless
35
English
65
Temperature
24.0°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
18.6°C
Record High
41.1°C
Record Low
1.3°C
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
416 mm
Internet Speed
8 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OHI
Distance
1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 5 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.
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 50/100.
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