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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 · estimate
88
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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