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Port Alfred
City in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Overview
Port Alfred is a scenic coastal town in South Africa's Eastern Cape, known for its sandy beaches, the Kowie River, and laid-back atmosphere. It blends seaside holiday vibes with lively local life, attracting water sports enthusiasts, families, and retirees alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Eastern Cape
Population
30,981
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.59°, 26.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,115
Local Cost
$610
Local Income
$400
Cashless
45
English
80
Temperature
19.0°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
15.5°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
4.9°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
612 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AFD
Distance
3 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: 58/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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