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Paarl
City in Western Cape, South Africa
Overview
Paarl is a historic South African town set in the heart of the Cape Winelands, famous for its wineries, dramatic mountain vistas, and Cape Dutch architecture. The city balances old-world charm with modern amenities, making it a favorite getaway for foodies and nature enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Western Cape
Population
112,045
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.73°, 18.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,401
Local Cost
$767
Local Income
$900
Cashless
55
English
85
Temperature
17.4°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
11.8°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
728 mm
Internet Speed
54 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
406 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CPT
Distance
43 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 2 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 78/100.
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