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eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
City in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
Overview
EThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, anchored by the city of Durban, is a diverse coastal metropolis known for its warm Indian Ocean beaches, rich Zulu heritage, and dynamic urban culture. With over 3.7 million residents, it blends lively city life, natural beauty, and a laid-back coastal vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Kwazulu Natal
Population
3,702,231
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-29.87°, 31.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,400
Local Cost
$645
Local Income
$750
Cashless
55
English
80
Temperature
22.3°C
Summer Avg
24.3°C
Winter Avg
20.3°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
12.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
887 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
38 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
4
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VIR
Distance
11 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped109 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 4 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 109 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 86/100.
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