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Kimberley

City in Northern Cape, South Africa

Overview

Kimberley, the capital of South Africa's Northern Cape, is famed for its diamond mining history and the iconic Big Hole. The city offers a blend of historic attractions, diverse local neighborhoods, and a relaxed pace of life surrounded by semi-arid landscapes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

South Africa

Province

Northern Cape

Population

225,160

Time Zone

Africa/Johannesburg

Coordinates

-28.73°, 24.76°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$997

Local Cost

$517

Local Income

$375

Cashless

English

Temperature

19.0°C

Summer Avg

25.8°C

Winter Avg

10.8°C

Record High

43.6°C

Record Low

-4.9°C

Humidity

41%

Precipitation

417 mm

Internet Speed

64 Mbps

Upload

7 Mbps

Latency

34 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

KIM

Distance

8 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

24 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Sol Plaatje Ward 10 Sol Plaatje Ward 10 is a residential area in Kimberley with a mix of older homes and newer informal developments. Services can be inconsistent and amenities are limited.Sol Plaatje Ward 11 Sol Plaatje Ward 11 sits on the western edge of Kimberley, with mostly residential streets and a few small businesses. The area sees limited through-traffic, giving it a quieter feel compared to central wards.Sol Plaatje Ward 12 Sol Plaatje Ward 12 is a residential area in Kimberley with mixed housing and local businesses. Streets are busy during school runs and afternoons.

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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 24 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 63/100.

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