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Ritchie
City in Northern Cape, South Africa
Overview
Ritchie is a small, close-knit town set along the banks of the Modder River in the Northern Cape. Known for its rural charm, warm hospitality, and tranquil pace, it's an authentic gateway to local South African life. The town is a stopover for travelers exploring the Kimberley region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Northern Cape
Population
9,960
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-29.04°, 24.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
42
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$759
Local Cost
$452
Local Income
$270
Cashless
30
English
55
Temperature
19.4°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
11.1°C
Record High
44.4°C
Record Low
-4.7°C
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
339 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KIM
Distance
30 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.
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 70/100.
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