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Richards Bay
City in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Overview
Richards Bay is a lively port city on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal, renowned for its pristine beaches and proximity to natural reserves. It's a hub for industry and ecotourism, blending urban comforts with abundant outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Population
252,968
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-28.78°, 32.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
42
Female Safety
37
LGBTQ+ Safety
47
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,225
Local Cost
$623
Local Income
$520
Cashless
54
English
80
Temperature
22.5°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
19.7°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
9.3°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
680 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RCB
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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