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Alta
City in Finnmark, Norway
Overview
Alta, often called the 'City of the Northern Lights', is a lively gateway to Norway's Arctic wonders. Known for its stunning natural landscapes, the city balances centuries-old Sami heritage with modern living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Finnmark
Population
21,877
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
69.98°, 23.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,405
Local Cost
$1,520
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
95
English
88
Temperature
-0.8°C
Summer Avg
9.2°C
Winter Avg
-9.2°C
Record High
25.1°C
Record Low
-29.4°C
Humidity
92%
Precipitation
956 mm
Internet Speed
74 Mbps
Upload
70 Mbps
Latency
55 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
6
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ALF
Distance
3 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 82/100.
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