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Queenstown
City in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Overview
Queenstown is a scenic town in South Africa's Eastern Cape, surrounded by mountains and serving as a gateway to rural adventure. The city combines historic charm, lively local life, and access to natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Eastern Cape
Population
118,599
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-31.90°, 26.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
32
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
49
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$880
Local Cost
$540
Local Income
$440
Cashless
35
English
79
Temperature
15.1°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
9.0°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-4.1°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
724 mm
Internet Speed
49 Mbps
Upload
50 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UTW
Distance
3 km
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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 7 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.
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 72/100.
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