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George
City in Western Cape, South Africa
Overview
George sits in the heart of South Africa's Garden Route, surrounded by mountains and close to stunning beaches. It offers a mix of historic charm, outdoor adventure, and modern conveniences, making it a favorite with both locals and visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Western Cape
Population
157,394
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.96°, 22.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
52
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,340
Local Cost
$735
Local Income
$700
Cashless
73
English
82
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
14.0°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
5.3°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
480 mm
Internet Speed
41 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
8
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GRJ
Distance
9 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 16 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 75/100.
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