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Chris Hani District Municipality

City in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Overview

The Chris Hani District Municipality, centered around Queenstown, is a gateway to the Eastern Cape's heartland, blending urban life, Xhosa culture, and scenic rural landscapes. Whether you're experiencing lively townships or tranquil farmlands, the region is rich in history and community spirit.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Eastern Cape
Population
840,055
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-31.79°, 26.44°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
32
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
37
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$854
Local Cost
$442
Local Income
$350
Cashless
40
English
65
Temperature
14.9°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
8.3°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-4.7°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
584 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UTW
Distance
44 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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