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Sortland
City in Nordland, Norway
Overview
Sortland, known as 'The Blue City by the Sound,' is a picturesque town in Nordland, Norway, famed for its blue-painted architecture and striking fjord views. As Vesterålen's largest town, it offers a blend of scenic coastal charm, lively local culture, and convenient gateway access to the archipelago's outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Nordland
Population
10,781
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
68.70°, 15.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,450
Local Cost
$1,620
Local Income
$3,050
Cashless
95
English
90
Temperature
3.5°C
Summer Avg
11.4°C
Winter Avg
-3.0°C
Record High
27.4°C
Record Low
-18.3°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1426 mm
Internet Speed
145 Mbps
Upload
130 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
279.0
Airport
SKN
Distance
20 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 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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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