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Worcester
City in Western Cape, South Africa
Overview
Worcester sits amid lush vineyards and majestic mountains, serving as the regional hub of the Cape Winelands. The city blends historic architecture with lively modern culture and outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Western Cape
Population
97,098
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.65°, 19.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
38
Female Safety
33
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,030
Local Cost
$530
Local Income
$420
Cashless
55
English
75
Temperature
15.1°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
9.1°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
-2.3°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
671 mm
Internet Speed
39 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ROD
Distance
47 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 21 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 62/100.
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