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Brakpan
City in Gauteng, South Africa
Overview
Brakpan is a mid-sized city in Gauteng, South Africa, known for its mining heritage and community spirit. It offers a mix of suburban living and industrial history, with access to malls, parks, and local eateries. The city is less touristy but has convenient access to Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Gauteng
Population
305,692
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.24°, 28.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$943
Local Cost
$482
Local Income
$500
Cashless
65
English
85
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
20 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
144 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JNB
Distance
17 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 65/100.
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