Mogoditshane, Botswana

Living in this Botswanan town comes with tradeoffs. The population has surged from 14,246 in 2001 to 57,637 in 2011, as it becomes an extension of the sprawling capital Gaborone, now home to over 420,000 people. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as Mogoditshane is officially its own town but in reality a conurbation of the larger city. The climate is hot and dry, typical of the region. On the plus side, the local football team, the Mogoditshane Fighters, provides a sense of community. Overall, Mogoditshane is best suited for those willing to navigate the administrative challenges of living on the outskirts of a rapidly expanding African metropolis.