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De Rust
City in Western Cape, South Africa
Overview
De Rust is a quaint village in the Western Cape, set at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains. Known for its tranquility, beautiful natural surroundings, and welcoming community, it's a gateway to the scenic Meiringspoort Pass.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Western Cape
Population
4,272
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.49°, 22.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,000
Local Cost
$590
Local Income
$350
Cashless
40
English
85
Temperature
15.9°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
42.9°C
Record Low
-2.7°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
488 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OUH
Distance
35 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 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 73/100.
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