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Van Wyksvlei

City in Northern Cape, South Africa

Overview

Van Wyksvlei is a remote, close-knit town set in South Africa's arid Northern Cape, famed for its history as the oldest dam in the country and sweeping Karoo landscapes. The settlement offers simple charms, solitude, and local hospitality for intrepid travelers looking to experience rural South Africa.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Northern Cape
Population
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-30.35°, 21.82°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$740
Local Cost
$380
Local Income
$270
Cashless
15
English
60
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
10.1°C
Record High
43.8°C
Record Low
-3.8°C
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
167 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
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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