Barkly West
City in Northern Cape, South Africa
Overview
Barkly West is a small riverside town in the Northern Cape, famed for its diamond mining legacy and relaxed, rural atmosphere. Visitors will find historical sites, charming neighborhoods, and access to the scenic Vaal River.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Northern Cape
Population
11,621
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-28.54°, 24.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$750
Local Cost
$430
Local Income
$420
Cashless
25
English
55
Temperature
20.0°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
11.8°C
Record High
44.5°C
Record Low
-4.8°C
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
366 mm
Internet Speed
6 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
52 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
KIM
Distance
38 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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.