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Borgarnes
City in Borgarbyggð, Iceland
Overview
Borgarnes is a picturesque small town located on a scenic peninsula north of Reykjavík, offering a gateway to West Iceland's natural wonders. Known for its friendly atmosphere, historic sites, and stunning fjord views, it's an ideal base for exploring the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iceland
Municipality
Borgarbyggð
Population
2,181
Time Zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
64.54°, -21.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
94
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
98
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,135
Local Cost
$1,550
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
98
English
96
Temperature
3.7°C
Summer Avg
10.0°C
Winter Avg
-1.2°C
Record High
23.3°C
Record Low
-15.1°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1268 mm
Internet Speed
55 Mbps
Upload
160 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
38
Walk Score
38
Footways
76.0
Airport
RKV
Distance
45 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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 80/100.
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