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Klaksvík
City in Northern Isles, Faroe Islands
Overview
Klaksvík, the second-largest town in the Faroe Islands, is a picturesque fishing port set between dramatic mountains and a scenic fjord. Renowned for its maritime culture and friendly community, Klaksvík serves as the gateway to the Northern Isles, balancing tradition with modern North Atlantic charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Faroe Islands
Region
Northern Isles
Population
—
Time Zone
Atlantic/Faroe
Coordinates
62.22°, -6.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,275
Local Cost
$1,460
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
70
English
85
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
10.4°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
15.3°C
Record Low
-3.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1182 mm
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
59
Walk Score
59
Footways
118.0
Airport
FAE
Distance
40 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 70/100.
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