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Richmond
City in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Overview
Richmond is a charming town set amid the rolling hills of KwaZulu-Natal, known for its relaxed atmosphere and strong sense of rural community. It offers a mix of heritage, scenic landscapes, and a window into Zulu culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Population
56,772
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-29.87°, 30.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$825
Local Cost
$520
Local Income
$300
Cashless
30
English
70
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
11.3°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
-1.4°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1533 mm
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PZB
Distance
28 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 18 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 7 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.
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 65/100.
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