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Vryheid
City in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Overview
Vryheid is a historic town in KwaZulu-Natal, once a Boer republic, now known for its mining heritage, rolling hills, and warm local culture. It is a regional hub with a mix of urban bustle and rural tranquility, offering a glimpse into traditional South African life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Population
150,012
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-27.77°, 30.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$868
Local Cost
$491
Local Income
$400
Cashless
45
English
70
Temperature
17.2°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
11.9°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-2.3°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
764 mm
Internet Speed
92 Mbps
Upload
94 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VYD
Distance
2 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 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.
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 70/100.
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