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Phalaborwa
City in Limpopo, South Africa
Overview
Phalaborwa is the gateway to Kruger National Park and a hub for mining and agriculture in Limpopo, South Africa. The city has a relaxed pace, with friendly locals, and offers easy access to world-class safari experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Limpopo
Population
13,108
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-23.94°, 31.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$925
Local Cost
$580
Local Income
$380
Cashless
45
English
50
Temperature
23.6°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
19.1°C
Record High
46.2°C
Record Low
5.6°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
542 mm
Internet Speed
42 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PHW
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 9 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 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-15.
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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