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Sodankylä
City in Lapland, Finland
Overview
Sodankylä is a charming town in the heart of Finnish Lapland, famous for its midnight sun, northern lights, and lively local culture. Surrounded by wilderness and national parks, it offers a unique blend of traditional life and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
Lapland
Population
8,126
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
67.42°, 26.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
74
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$1,928
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
95
English
80
Temperature
-0.5°C
Summer Avg
12.6°C
Winter Avg
-12.3°C
Record High
29.5°C
Record Low
-39.3°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
772 mm
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
68 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
10
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
200.0
Airport
SOT
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 77/100.
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