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Utrecht
City in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Overview
Set in the foothills of the Balele Mountains, Utrecht is a small and peaceful town known for its adjacent nature reserve and unique location within a game park. The town blends rural tranquility with a dose of history, making it a welcoming spot for nature lovers and those seeking an authentic South African small-town experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Population
8,486
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-27.66°, 30.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$803
Local Cost
$440
Local Income
$330
Cashless
30
English
60
Temperature
16.6°C
Summer Avg
20.5°C
Winter Avg
11.4°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
-3.0°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
811 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NCS
Distance
36 km
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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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
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