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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
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$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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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 42 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 72/100.
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