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Virginia

City in Free State, South Africa

Overview

Virginia is a modest city in the Free State province, shaped by its gold mining heritage and close-knit community. It's an ideal stop for travelers exploring South Africa's heartland, offering a mix of residential calm and local culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Free State
Population
122,502
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-28.10°, 26.87°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,088
Local Cost
$542
Local Income
$320
Cashless
45
English
80
Temperature
17.6°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-5.6°C
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
525 mm
Internet Speed
43 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
38 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WEL
Distance
23 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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