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Pietermaritzburg
City in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Overview
Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal, is known for its rich colonial history, picturesque Victorian architecture, and lively student life. The city is a gateway to the Midlands Meander and offers a blend of cultural attractions and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Population
839,327
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-29.62°, 30.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,104
Local Cost
$568
Local Income
$650
Cashless
55
English
85
Temperature
17.6°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
13.6°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
0.6°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1168 mm
Internet Speed
27 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PZB
Distance
4 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 14 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 76/100.
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