Living in Upington
Upington is a large place in Northern Cape, South Africa, home to 71,373 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 44%, #252 of 578), low-income households (top 51%, #290 of 578), cross-border commuters (top 60%, #344 of 578).
Residents71,373
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport345 km (Kimberley)
Nearest city of 100k+344 km
Within 30 km79,900 people
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 810 m, height range 60 m
Nearest major riverOrange, 1.4 km
Main railway line1.2 km
Distance to Bloemfontein490 km
Within 10 km79,904 people
Winter daylight13 h 57 min, sunset 18:32
See Upington on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Upington
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 57 min and sets around 18:32; in late June it sets around 17:47.
How Upington ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in South Africa. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In South Africa | In Northern Cape | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 42 | #323 of 367 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #290 of 578 | #2 of 21 | Map |
| Low-income family | 47 | #307 of 367 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Single parent | 47 | #305 of 367 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #359 of 367 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 63 | #318 of 367 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #548 of 578 | #16 of 21 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 54 | #389 of 578 | #5 of 21 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 21 | #326 of 367 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #252 of 578 | #2 of 21 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 6 | #354 of 578 | #2 of 21 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 40 | #291 of 367 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 34 | #460 of 578 | #19 of 21 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #344 of 578 | #4 of 21 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #575 of 578 | #20 of 21 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #462 of 578 | #19 of 21 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #152 of 578 | #2 of 21 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 29 | #268 of 578 | #2 of 21 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 48 | #573 of 578 | #20 of 21 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #404 of 578 | #5 of 21 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Nuwerus NC 3 km
- Kakamas 72 km
- Postmasburg 177 km
- Kathu 195 km
- Prieska 198 km
- Daniëlskuil 225 km
- Kuruman 240 km
- Carnarvon 293 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.