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Frances Baard District Municipality

City in Northern Cape, South Africa

Overview

Frances Baard District Municipality, anchored by the historic city of Kimberley, blends diamond rush heritage with contemporary South African life. The area offers unique historical sites, lively neighborhoods, and a warm, semi-arid climate. With friendly locals and a diverse cultural tapestry, it's a gateway to the Northern Cape.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Northern Cape
Population
387,741
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-28.30°, 24.38°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
42
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
57
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,068
Local Cost
$522
Local Income
$520
Cashless
40
English
62
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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: 58/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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