Siyanda District Municipality

City in Northern Cape, South Africa

Overview

Siyanda District Municipality spans a large region in South Africa's Northern Cape, anchored by the riverside town of Upington and dotted with rural communities, wine farms, and natural parks such as Augrabies Falls. It's a gateway to desert scenery, friendly hospitality, and the unique culture of the Green Kalahari.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Northern Cape
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-28.00°, 21.18°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$950
Local Cost
$500
Local Income
$280
Cashless
30
English
65
Temperature
20.9°C
Summer Avg
28.0°C
Winter Avg
12.6°C
Record High
44.9°C
Record Low
-2.2°C
Humidity
34%
Precipitation
197 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UTN
Distance
45 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.