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Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality
City in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Overview
Nelson Mandela Bay, centered on Port Elizabeth, is a lively coastal metropolis and gateway to the Eastern Cape's beaches, wildlife, and cultural heritage. Known for its friendly residents, the city offers a relaxed vibe, historical attractions, and plenty of outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Eastern Cape
Population
1,263,051
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.80°, 25.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
44
LGBTQ+ Safety
52
Traffic Safety
48
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,060
Local Cost
$540
Local Income
$820
Cashless
62
English
85
Temperature
18.8°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
16.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
8.3°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
436 mm
Internet Speed
47 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PLZ
Distance
23 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped62 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 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 2025-12-05.
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 - 62 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 71/100.
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