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Orkney
City in North West, South Africa
Overview
Orkney is a historic gold mining town on the banks of the Vaal River in South Africa's North West province. With a blend of mining heritage and small-town charm, it offers a unique look into the region's industrial past and community spirit.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
North West
Population
110,052
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.98°, 26.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$925
Local Cost
$445
Local Income
$510
Cashless
35
English
70
Temperature
18.4°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
11.2°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
-5.5°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
528 mm
Internet Speed
2 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
216 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KXE
Distance
13 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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