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Vestmannaeyjabær
City in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
Overview
Vestmannaeyjabær is the main settlement of the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, located off Iceland's southern coast. Known for stunning lava fields, birdlife, and lively local culture, this small town is a gateway to natural wonders and unique Icelandic traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iceland
Municipality
Vestmannaeyjar
Population
4,284
Time Zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
63.44°, -20.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,070
Local Cost
$1,870
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
98
English
95
Temperature
4.7°C
Summer Avg
9.5°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
18.3°C
Record Low
-12.1°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
2196 mm
Internet Speed
256 Mbps
Upload
104 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
47
Walk Score
47
Footways
93.0
Airport
VEY
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 1 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 74/100.
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