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Bethal

City in Mpumalanga, South Africa

Overview

Bethal is a modest town in Mpumalanga, South Africa, known for its agricultural landscape and welcoming community. It's a tranquil destination providing a glimpse into everyday South African rural life, with local markets, green spaces, and small-town charm.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Mpumalanga
Population
72,821
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.46°, 29.47°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
35
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$966
Local Cost
$527
Local Income
$350
Cashless
45
English
55
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
20.3°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-6.8°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
638 mm
Internet Speed
38 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
ZEC
Distance
30 km

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 17 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 60/100.

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