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Barberton
City in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Overview
Barberton is a historic town in South Africa's Mpumalanga province, famed for its gold rush roots and dramatic mountain scenery. It is a gateway to the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and offers a blend of natural beauty, heritage sites, and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Mpumalanga
Population
67,927
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-25.79°, 31.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,033
Local Cost
$503
Local Income
$400
Cashless
50
English
75
Temperature
19.6°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
15.4°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
2.0°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
728 mm
Internet Speed
73 Mbps
Upload
70 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NLP
Distance
35 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 49 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 55/100.
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