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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 · estimate
95
Female Safety
94
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
98
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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