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Fochville
City in North West, South Africa
Overview
Fochville is a small but lively city in the North West province of South Africa, blending urban amenities with a friendly, small-town atmosphere. Known for its mining history and proximity to important archaeological sites, it offers a unique glimpse into the local culture and history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
North West
Population
62,416
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.49°, 27.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$945
Local Cost
$485
Local Income
$450
Cashless
40
English
50
Temperature
17.4°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
10.8°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
-5.6°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
583 mm
Internet Speed
44 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PCF
Distance
45 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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