Tlokweng, Botswana

With a population of 55,517, Tlokweng is no sleepy suburb. This peri-urban settlement east of Gaborone has become a popular destination for Batswana seeking proximity to the capital's job market, even if the bureaucracy can be a persistent headache. Tlokweng's dual spatial structure - a traditional unplanned area alongside a modern planned one - reflects the rapid growth fueled by its location on the road to the South African border. While the area is surrounded by grazing and farming land, the reality is that Tlokweng is now firmly part of the greater Gaborone agglomeration, home to over 420,000 people. For Batswana looking to balance city access with a more affordable cost of living, Tlokweng may be worth considering.