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Ulundi

City in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Overview

Ulundi is a historical town in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, best known as a former capital of the Zulu Kingdom and for its cultural traditions. The city offers a mix of administrative function, lively local life, and easy access to nearby reserves and historical sites.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Population
29,132
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-28.34°, 31.42°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
36
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
38
Monthly Cost
$900
Local Cost
$368
Local Income
$270
Cashless
30
English
75
Temperature
18.9°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
14.6°C
Record High
43.2°C
Record Low
1.2°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
832 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
ULD
Distance
2 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.
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 60/100.

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