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West Rand District Municipality
City in Gauteng, South Africa
Overview
The West Rand District Municipality in South Africa encompasses a mix of urban centers, mining towns, and scenic suburban neighborhoods. The area is known for its mining history, lively communities, and proximity to natural attractions like the Cradle of Humankind.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Gauteng
Population
838,594
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.25°, 27.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
32
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
37
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost
$916
Local Cost
$518
Local Income
$520
Cashless
60
English
75
Temperature
17.9°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
11.5°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-4.4°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
632 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 66/100.
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