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Swellendam

City in Western Cape, South Africa

Overview

Swellendam is South Africa's third-oldest town, set at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains with a rich Cape Dutch heritage. The town offers a relaxed pace, stunning scenery, and access to nature reserves, making it ideal for a peaceful getaway.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Western Cape
Population
17,537
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-34.02°, 20.44°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
58
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,102
Local Cost
$578
Local Income
$580
Cashless
55
English
78
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
11.8°C
Record High
44.2°C
Record Low
-0.2°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
439 mm
Internet Speed
80 Mbps
Upload
77 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
27.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 82 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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 2025-12-06.

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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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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