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Boksburg
City in Gauteng, South Africa
Overview
Boksburg, situated in Gauteng province near Johannesburg, is a lively city blending suburban homes, thriving commercial districts, and pockets of local culture. It is a key transport and retail hub for the East Rand, with friendly communities and accessible amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Gauteng
Population
445,168
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.21°, 28.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$1,075
Local Cost
$600
Local Income
$940
Cashless
65
English
90
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
11.0°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-4.8°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
641 mm
Internet Speed
76 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JNB
Distance
9 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 2 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 78/100.
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