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Mtubatuba
City in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Overview
Mtubatuba is a small town in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, serving as an important gateway to some of the region's top natural attractions, including iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Known for its rich Zulu heritage and proximity to safari destinations, Mtubatuba offers a blend of local culture and adventurous outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Population
33,182
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-28.42°, 32.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$699
Local Cost
$468
Local Income
$230
Cashless
30
English
70
Temperature
22.0°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
18.3°C
Record High
45.8°C
Record Low
6.6°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
748 mm
Internet Speed
57 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
171 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DUK
Distance
8 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 2 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 50/100.
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