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Egilsstaðir
City in Fjarðabyggð, Iceland
Overview
Egilsstaðir is a welcoming hub in East Iceland, known for its scenic valley location along the banks of Lagarfljót river. It is a gateway to the remote Highlands and other eastern fjords, offering both modern conveniences and fantastic nature experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iceland
Municipality
Fjarðabyggð
Population
2,572
Time Zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
65.27°, -14.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,462
Local Cost
$1,610
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
97
English
92
Temperature
1.4°C
Summer Avg
7.9°C
Winter Avg
-3.3°C
Record High
22.0°C
Record Low
-21.6°C
Humidity
92%
Precipitation
1346 mm
Internet Speed
518 Mbps
Upload
512 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
42
Walk Score
42
Footways
84.0
Airport
EGS
Distance
2 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 2 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 75/100.
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