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Pofadder

City in Northern Cape, South Africa

Overview

Pofadder is a small and welcoming town in the semi-arid Northern Cape, serving mainly as a stopover on the N14 highway to Namibia. It's known for its tranquil setting, friendly locals, and proximity to unique landscapes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Northern Cape
Population
3,287
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-29.13°, 19.39°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$775
Local Cost
$412
Local Income
$370
Cashless
30
English
65
Temperature
20.1°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
12.0°C
Record High
44.7°C
Record Low
-1.9°C
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
114 mm
Internet Speed
21 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 40/100.

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