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Colesberg
City in Northern Cape, South Africa
Overview
Colesberg is a tranquil town in the heart of the Karoo, known as a popular stopover for travelers journeying between Johannesburg and Cape Town. Steeped in history, it offers classic South African hospitality, Cape Dutch architecture, and panoramic semi-desert landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Northern Cape
Population
12,423
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-30.72°, 25.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
48
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$837
Local Cost
$525
Local Income
$350
Cashless
42
English
78
Temperature
16.8°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
8.8°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
-5.5°C
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
350 mm
Internet Speed
32 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
37 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 54 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 64/100.
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