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Kathu
City in Northern Cape, South Africa
Overview
Kathu is a small mining town in South Africa's Northern Cape, famed for its iron ore industry and beautiful camel thorn trees. Its unique blend of nature and industry offers a relaxing atmosphere, while the town is a hub for regional mining activity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Northern Cape
Population
9,219
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-27.70°, 23.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
42
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$1,072
Local Cost
$559
Local Income
$410
Cashless
35
English
78
Temperature
19.6°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
11.8°C
Record High
43.7°C
Record Low
-3.7°C
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
412 mm
Internet Speed
111 Mbps
Upload
79 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SIS
Distance
7 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 25 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 48/100.
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