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East London
City in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Overview
East London, set on South Africa's Indian Ocean coastline, blends seaside charm with a lively urban culture. Known for its stunning beaches, friendly atmosphere, and diverse neighborhoods, it remains a gateway to the Eastern Cape's scenic wonders and Xhosa heritage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Eastern Cape
Population
478,676
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.02°, 27.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
42
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,260
Local Cost
$622
Local Income
$590
Cashless
58
English
85
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
17.8°C
Record High
31.6°C
Record Low
10.0°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
984 mm
Internet Speed
26 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
53 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
9
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ELS
Distance
9 km
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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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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