Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
uThukela District Municipality
City in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
Overview
Located in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal province, uThukela District Municipality blends small town charm with dramatic natural landscapes. Rich in history and culture, the region is best known for its connection to the iconic Drakensberg mountains and historical landmarks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Kwazulu Natal
Population
706,588
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-28.72°, 29.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$840
Local Cost
$468
Local Income
$350
Cashless
30
English
60
Temperature
17.0°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
11.4°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
-3.7°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
832 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LAY
Distance
18 km
Explore
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.
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 45/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.