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Brandfort
City in Free State, South Africa
Overview
Brandfort is a small, historic town in South Africa's Free State province, known for its role in the Anglo-Boer War and as the residence of Winnie Mandela during her banishment. Today, it offers a peaceful rural atmosphere alongside significant heritage sites and community spirit.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Free State
Population
15,454
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-28.70°, 26.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$845
Local Cost
$470
Local Income
$320
Cashless
35
English
60
Temperature
17.8°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
-5.5°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
482 mm
Internet Speed
49 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BFN
Distance
46 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 1 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 60/100.
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