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Witbank
City in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Overview
Witbank, officially known as Emalahleni, is an industrial city in the heart of South Africa's Mpumalanga province, known for its coal mining industry. It boasts a rapidly growing population, a mix of urban energy and suburban calm, and is a gateway to natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Mpumalanga
Population
373,403
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-25.87°, 29.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$900
Local Cost
$515
Local Income
$550
Cashless
60
English
70
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
186 Mbps
Upload
168 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
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 12 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 68/100.
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