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Parys
City in Free State, South Africa
Overview
Parys is a charming riverside town in the Free State, known for its lively arts scene, river adventures, and historic small-town atmosphere. Popular with both locals and tourists, the town offers a mix of outdoor experiences and cultural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Free State
Population
71,319
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.90°, 27.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$913
Local Cost
$518
Local Income
$400
Cashless
45
English
55
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
45 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PCF
Distance
45 km
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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 2025-12-05.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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