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Rustenburg
City in North West, South Africa
Overview
Rustenburg is a dynamic city set at the foot of the Magaliesberg Mountains, famous for its platinum mines and proximity to nature reserves. The city blends local industry, lively markets, and cultural sites with access to outdoor adventures and wildlife.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
North West
Population
373,695
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-25.67°, 27.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,325
Local Cost
$575
Local Income
$540
Cashless
40
English
70
Temperature
20.2°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
14.0°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
-2.9°C
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
584 mm
Internet Speed
23 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
6
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NTY
Distance
38 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 6 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 2025-12-05.
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 65/100.
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