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Brits
City in North West, South Africa
Overview
Brits is a small yet dynamic town in South Africa's North West province, known for its platinum mining industry and rich agricultural surroundings. It offers a blend of urban convenience and a laid-back rural atmosphere, with easy access to natural attractions like the Crocodile River and Hartbeespoort Dam.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
North West
Population
122,497
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-25.63°, 27.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$985
Local Cost
$562
Local Income
$350
Cashless
40
English
70
Temperature
20.2°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
14.0°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
-2.9°C
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
584 mm
Internet Speed
47 Mbps
Upload
57 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HLA
Distance
37 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 8 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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