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Kuruman
City in Northern Cape, South Africa
Overview
Kuruman is a small, welcoming city in South Africa's Northern Cape, known for the iconic Eye of Kuruman natural spring and its location on the edge of the Kalahari Desert. The city blends historic sites, local culture, and a relaxed rural atmosphere, making it a scenic stop for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Northern Cape
Population
9,093
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-27.45°, 23.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
48
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$825
Local Cost
$500
Local Income
$350
Cashless
35
English
73
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
14 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
50 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KMH
Distance
2 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 15 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 52/100.
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