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Upington
City in Northern Cape, South Africa
Overview
Upington is an oasis town on the banks of the Orange River, serving as the gateway to the Kalahari and the enchanting Augrabies Falls. It blends old-world charm with modern amenities and is the regional hub for business, agriculture, and travel in the Northern Cape.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Northern Cape
Population
121,189
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-28.45°, 21.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,095
Local Cost
$585
Local Income
$525
Cashless
55
English
75
Temperature
20.8°C
Summer Avg
28.0°C
Winter Avg
12.5°C
Record High
45.3°C
Record Low
-2.5°C
Humidity
34%
Precipitation
193 mm
Internet Speed
87 Mbps
Upload
81 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UTN
Distance
5 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 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 106 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 70/100.
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