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Kroonstad
City in Free State, South Africa
Overview
Kroonstad, set along the Vals River in Free State, is a mid-sized South African city known for its relaxed charm and colonial-era heritage. The city blends family-friendly neighborhoods with a lively local community and historical sites. Visitors can enjoy green parks, small markets, and traditional South African hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Free State
Population
117,152
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-27.65°, 27.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,051
Local Cost
$550
Local Income
$430
Cashless
55
English
70
Temperature
17.2°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
-5.9°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
545 mm
Internet Speed
9 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 5 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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