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Louis Trichardt
City in Limpopo, South Africa
Overview
Louis Trichardt, also known as Makhado, is a scenic town in the Vhembe region of Limpopo, set at the foot of the Soutpansberg mountains. It's a gateway to northern wildlife reserves, offering a welcoming mix of cultures, local markets, and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Limpopo
Population
86,854
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-23.04°, 29.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$900
Local Cost
$512
Local Income
$350
Cashless
40
English
60
Temperature
20.4°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
15.9°C
Record High
41.1°C
Record Low
1.2°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
595 mm
Internet Speed
42 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LCD
Distance
4 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 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 50/100.
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