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Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality

City in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Overview

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, anchored by East London, is a lively coastal region in South Africa known for its scenic beaches, diverse communities, and rich colonial history. The city is an important industrial hub and gateway to the Wild Coast, offering a blend of urban amenities and natural beauty.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

South Africa

Province

Eastern Cape

Population

834,997

Time Zone

Africa/Johannesburg

Coordinates

-32.95°, 27.61°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$1,241

Local Cost

$685

Local Income

$610

Cashless

English

Temperature

18.2°C

Summer Avg

21.5°C

Winter Avg

14.7°C

Record High

40.0°C

Record Low

3.4°C

Humidity

72%

Precipitation

1002 mm

City Vibrancy

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Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

ELS

Distance

22 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

53 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Buffalo City Ward 1 Buffalo City Ward 1 covers parts of East London's city center with mixed-use blocks and government buildings. Traffic can be heavy and businesses are mostly utilitarian.Buffalo City Ward 10 Buffalo City Ward 10 covers a mix of residential zones with pockets of small local businesses. Daily life is quiet, with basic amenities available for residents.Buffalo City Ward 11 Buffalo City Ward 11 covers several residential zones with a mix of old and newer homes. Local shops and schools are common throughout the area.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 53 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 72/100.

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