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Mahikeng
City in North West, South Africa
Overview
Mahikeng, the capital of North West Province, blends historic significance with local culture. The small city is best known for its role in South African history and proximity to nature reserves, offering quiet charm and local hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
North West
Population
15,117
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-25.87°, 25.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$840
Local Cost
$420
Local Income
$375
Cashless
50
English
85
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
12.2°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
-4.1°C
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
480 mm
Internet Speed
123 Mbps
Upload
96 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
MBD
Distance
12 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 5 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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