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Sauðárkrókur
City in Skagafjörður, Iceland
Overview
Sauðárkrókur is a charming town in North Iceland, set along the shores of Skagafjörður fjord. It's known for its lively community, beautiful landscapes, and historical sites. The town offers a peaceful escape with a distinctly Icelandic rural vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iceland
Municipality
Skagafjörður
Population
2,574
Time Zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
65.75°, -19.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,217
Local Cost
$1,550
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
95
English
88
Temperature
-0.4°C
Summer Avg
6.8°C
Winter Avg
-5.6°C
Record High
20.6°C
Record Low
-24.1°C
Humidity
92%
Precipitation
1096 mm
Internet Speed
516 Mbps
Upload
80 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
60
Walk Score
60
Footways
119.0
Airport
SAK
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 2025-12-06.
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 80/100.
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