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Vega
City in Nordland, Norway
Overview
Vega is a serene island municipality in Nordland, Norway, renowned for its UNESCO-listed archipelago and rich seabird life, especially the iconic eider ducks. With its traditional fishing villages, tranquil landscapes, and coastal heritage, Vega offers a unique blend of nature and culture far from the bustle of urban Norway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Nordland
Population
1,207
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
65.68°, 11.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,258
Local Cost
$1,550
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
82
English
82
Temperature
6.4°C
Summer Avg
12.7°C
Winter Avg
1.1°C
Record High
28.4°C
Record Low
-13.9°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1514 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
BNN
Distance
27 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.
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 78/100.
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