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Polokwane
City in Limpopo, South Africa
Overview
Polokwane is the lively capital of Limpopo Province in South Africa, serving as a commercial and cultural hub for the region. Known for its diverse population, busy markets, and proximity to safari parks, the city offers a unique blend of urban life and gateway to natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Limpopo
Population
272,461
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-23.90°, 29.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,100
Local Cost
$577
Local Income
$520
Cashless
60
English
60
Temperature
18.6°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
13.3°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-1.9°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
529 mm
Internet Speed
58 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PTG
Distance
7 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 33 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 75/100.
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