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Margate
City in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Overview
Margate, a laid-back coastal town along South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, is known for its golden sandy beaches, relaxed holiday vibe, and busy high street. It attracts both locals and tourists seeking seaside leisure, water activities, and family-friendly attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Population
34,407
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-30.86°, 30.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,110
Local Cost
$637
Local Income
$600
Cashless
35
English
70
Temperature
22.3°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
20.5°C
Record High
29.5°C
Record Low
13.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1097 mm
Internet Speed
41 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MGH
Distance
3 km
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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 15 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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