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Soweto
City in Gauteng, South Africa
Overview
Soweto, located in the southwest of Johannesburg, is South Africa's largest township and a key site of cultural and historical significance. Known for its role in the anti-apartheid movement, lively street life, and unique blend of old and new, Soweto offers an authentic look into the country's past and present.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Gauteng
Population
1,271,628
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.27°, 27.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$765
Local Cost
$420
Local Income
$350
Cashless
35
English
65
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
10.6°C
Record High
39.4°C
Record Low
-5.7°C
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
586 mm
Internet Speed
2 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
53 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QRA
Distance
29 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 60/100.
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