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Vefsn
City in Nordland, Norway
Overview
Vefsn is a scenic municipality in Nordland, Norway, centered around the quaint town of Mosjøen. It's renowned for its historic wooden architecture, dramatic fjord landscapes, and rich local traditions. Outdoor recreation, arts, and a friendly community make it a charming gateway to Northern Norway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Nordland
Population
13,475
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
65.84°, 13.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,380
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
98
English
75
Temperature
3.0°C
Summer Avg
11.7°C
Winter Avg
-4.3°C
Record High
28.3°C
Record Low
-25.1°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1769 mm
Internet Speed
95 Mbps
Upload
92 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
5
Parks
11
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
338.0
Airport
MJF
Distance
6 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 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.
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