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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
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$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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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 15 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 60/100.
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