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Sesheke
City in Western, Zambia
Overview
Sesheke is a tranquil border town in Western Zambia, set along the banks of the Zambezi River across from Namibia. It offers an authentic glimpse into local river life, lively marketplaces, and cross-border culture with unique access to surrounding nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Western
Population
13,167
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-17.48°, 24.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$475
Local Cost
$250
Local Income
$92
Cashless
15
English
55
Temperature
23.9°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
19.3°C
Record High
43.1°C
Record Low
1.7°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
762 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SJQ
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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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 2025-12-06.
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 58/100.
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