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Phuthaditjhaba
City in Free State, South Africa
Overview
Phuthaditjhaba lies in the scenic foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains within the Free State. It is known for its lively local culture, lively markets, and as the heart of the former QwaQwa homeland.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Free State
Population
84,258
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-28.52°, 28.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$673
Local Cost
$375
Local Income
$180
Cashless
25
English
45
Temperature
12.5°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
6.4°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
-11.4°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
852 mm
Internet Speed
2 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
49 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HRS
Distance
43 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 2025-12-05.
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 55/100.
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