Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Vrede
City in Free State, South Africa
Overview
Vrede is a small agricultural town set in the picturesque grasslands of South Africa's Free State. Known for its friendly community and rural charm, it's a tranquil base from which to explore the region's scenic countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Free State
Population
21,193
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-27.43°, 29.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$820
Local Cost
$403
Local Income
$350
Cashless
40
English
70
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
8.5°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
-6.6°C
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
680 mm
Internet Speed
1 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
42 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
Explore
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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.