Koppies
City in Free State, South Africa
Overview
Koppies is a small, relaxed town in the Free State known for its agricultural heritage and pastoral landscapes. It offers community-oriented living, local markets, and access to the scenic Koppies Dam. The town is ideal for travelers seeking a slower pace of life and authentic South African rural charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Free State
Population
16,537
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-27.24°, 27.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$780
Local Cost
$380
Local Income
$300
Cashless
25
English
60
Temperature
17.7°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
10.7°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
-5.9°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
538 mm
Internet Speed
6 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
56 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-06.
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: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.