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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
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$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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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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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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