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Howick
City in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Overview
Howick is a charming town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, known for its natural beauty, relaxed pace, and proximity to the scenic Midlands Meander. The town is best recognized for the iconic Howick Falls and its historic colonial-era buildings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Population
32,453
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-29.48°, 30.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$978
Local Cost
$550
Local Income
$600
Cashless
55
English
85
Temperature
15.3°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
10.4°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
1168 mm
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PZB
Distance
25 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 1 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 70/100.
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