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Hörgársveit
City in Hörðarsveit, Iceland
Overview
Hörgársveit is a picturesque rural community in northern Iceland, surrounded by valleys and mountains, just a short drive from Akureyri. With a population of under 1,000, the area is tranquil and offers access to historic sites, pristine nature, and authentic Icelandic culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iceland
Municipality
Hörðarsveit
Population
847
Time Zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
65.65°, -18.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,170
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
90
English
93
Temperature
-1.0°C
Summer Avg
6.2°C
Winter Avg
-6.3°C
Record High
19.2°C
Record Low
-24.8°C
Humidity
92%
Precipitation
1162 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AEY
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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 76/100.
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