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Postmasburg
City in Northern Cape, South Africa
Overview
Postmasburg is a mining town in the heart of South Africa's Northern Cape, known for its iron ore industry and laid-back lifestyle. Surrounded by semi-desert landscapes, the town offers a blend of local culture and history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Northern Cape
Population
30,089
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-28.33°, 23.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$945
Local Cost
$511
Local Income
$480
Cashless
35
English
65
Temperature
18.3°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
10.5°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-4.7°C
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
342 mm
Internet Speed
109 Mbps
Upload
114 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LMR
Distance
37 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 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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.
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 60/100.
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