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Balfour
City in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Overview
Balfour is a compact South African town in Mpumalanga, known for its mining history and friendly local atmosphere. With a blend of residential areas and lively townships, it offers visitors a chance to experience authentic small-town life away from tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Mpumalanga
Population
46,008
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.66°, 28.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$818
Local Cost
$470
Local Income
$300
Cashless
40
English
60
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
10.1°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
-6.1°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
618 mm
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
4
Parks
0
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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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 52/100.
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