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Welkom
City in Free State, South Africa
Overview
Welkom, often called South Africa's 'Circle City', is a major gold-mining hub in the Free State province. Its wide boulevards, roundabouts, and welcoming atmosphere make it a distinctive city with a blend of residential calm and commercial activity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Free State
Population
431,944
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-27.98°, 26.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,070
Local Cost
$550
Local Income
$400
Cashless
45
English
60
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
29 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WEL
Distance
7 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 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 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 65/100.
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