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Borkenes

City in Finnmark, Norway

Overview

Borkenes is a picturesque village set on the island of Hinnøya in northern Norway. Despite its small population, it offers beautiful fjord views, outdoor recreation, and a peaceful community feel surrounded by wild Nordic nature.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Finnmark
Population
1,519
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
68.77°, 16.17°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,335
Local Cost
$1,530
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
92
English
85
Temperature
3.7°C
Summer Avg
10.9°C
Winter Avg
-2.3°C
Record High
25.9°C
Record Low
-16.4°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1243 mm
Internet Speed
129 Mbps
Upload
94 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
EVE
Distance
38 km

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.
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 2025-12-08.
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 75/100.

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