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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 · estimate
95
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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 2026-03-23.
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: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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