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Bloemfontein
City in Free State, South Africa
Overview
Bloemfontein, the judicial capital of South Africa, offers a blend of civic history, cultural attractions, and green open spaces. Known for its relaxed pace and friendly locals, the city is also a university town and hub for regional travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Free State
Population
256,185
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-29.12°, 26.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,160
Local Cost
$565
Local Income
$700
Cashless
60
English
80
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
9.5°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
-5.5°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
489 mm
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BFN
Distance
9 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 3 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 83/100.
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