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Kokstad
City in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Overview
Kokstad is a lively town in the foothills of the Drakensberg, renowned for its rich heritage and proximity to natural attractions. It serves as the economic and administrative hub for the East Griqualand region and offers a blend of small-town charm and scenic landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Population
61,751
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-30.55°, 29.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$867
Local Cost
$528
Local Income
$350
Cashless
40
English
75
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
9.4°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1152 mm
Internet Speed
51 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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