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Centurion
City in Gauteng, South Africa
Overview
Centurion is a lively city in Gauteng, South Africa, situated conveniently between Pretoria and Johannesburg. Known for its blend of modern commercial centers and tranquil suburbs, the city offers a comfortable pace of life for families and professionals alike. Its parks, cultural heritage, and shopping facilities make it a popular choice for living and leisure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Gauteng
Population
236,580
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-25.86°, 28.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,395
Local Cost
$757
Local Income
$900
Cashless
75
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
43 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
6
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WKF
Distance
5 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 19 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 75/100.
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