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Middelburg
City in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Overview
Middelburg, located in the heart of Mpumalanga, is an industrial hub known for its coal mining and steel production, as well as its welcoming suburban communities. The city offers a blend of modern amenities, local markets, and scenic parks, making it a practical base for exploring the surrounding region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Mpumalanga
Population
196,263
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-25.78°, 29.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,053
Local Cost
$608
Local Income
$550
Cashless
50
English
50
Temperature
16.5°C
Summer Avg
20.6°C
Winter Avg
10.8°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-5.3°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
656 mm
Internet Speed
111 Mbps
Upload
97 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 57 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 2026-01-14.
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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