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Bochum

City in Limpopo, South Africa

Overview

Bochum, officially known as Senwabarwana, is a small town in the heart of Limpopo, South Africa. Known for its welcoming local culture and proximity to scenic bushveld landscapes, the town is a gateway to traditional Venda and Pedi communities. While modest, Bochum offers authentic rural South African experiences and lively markets.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Limpopo
Population
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-23.29°, 29.14°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$839
Local Cost
$405
Local Income
$180
Cashless
35
English
45
Temperature
20.0°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
15.0°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
478 mm
Internet Speed
6 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
40 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
Distance

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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
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 40/100.

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