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Koster
City in North West, South Africa
Overview
Koster is a small, friendly town in South Africa's North West province, offering a glimpse into rural life and local hospitality. Surrounded by farmland, Koster is a base for exploring regional nature and culture. The town provides important services and a welcoming community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
North West
Population
23,361
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-25.86°, 26.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$810
Local Cost
$460
Local Income
$400
Cashless
45
English
60
Temperature
17.4°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
10.8°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
-4.9°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
654 mm
Internet Speed
48 Mbps
Upload
43 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-06.
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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