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Fort Beaufort
City in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Overview
Fort Beaufort is a small historic town in South Africa's Eastern Cape, set along the Kat River and surrounded by scenic landscapes. Known for its colonial heritage, it's a gateway to nearby wildlife reserves and rural communities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Eastern Cape
Population
58,419
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-32.77°, 26.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$822
Local Cost
$474
Local Income
$270
Cashless
45
English
80
Temperature
17.6°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
13.3°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
0.8°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
871 mm
Internet Speed
11 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
67 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
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 65/100.
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