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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
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$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
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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 6 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 70/100.
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