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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 · estimate
38
Female Safety
33
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 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 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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