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Knysna
City in Western Cape, South Africa
Overview
Knysna, set between lush forests and the sparkling Indian Ocean, is renowned for its lagoon, scenic cliffs, and laid-back ambiance. The town is famous for oysters, eco-adventures, and as a gateway to South Africa's Garden Route.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Western Cape
Population
51,078
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-34.04°, 23.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,330
Local Cost
$728
Local Income
$600
Cashless
55
English
85
Temperature
16.9°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
13.4°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
4.1°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
528 mm
Internet Speed
26 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PBZ
Distance
26 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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