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Prince Albert
City in Western Cape, South Africa
Overview
Prince Albert is a historic town set at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains in South Africa's Western Cape. Known for its well-preserved Victorian architecture, lively arts scene, and easy access to the Karoo's natural beauty, it offers a relaxing rural escape with a creative twist.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Western Cape
Population
13,136
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.22°, 22.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
78
Monthly Cost
$900
Local Cost
$565
Local Income
$500
Cashless
35
English
68
Temperature
18.4°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
11.5°C
Record High
46.9°C
Record Low
-1.7°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
302 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
OUH
Distance
45 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-06.
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 68/100.
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