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Gjesdal
City in Rogaland, Norway
Overview
Gjesdal is a tranquil municipality in Rogaland county, Norway, famed for its lakes, mountains, and friendly rural communities. The town of Ålgård serves as its heart, blending local Norwegian culture with easy access to dramatic nature, making it ideal for families, hikers, and cultural explorers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Rogaland
Population
12,536
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
58.76°, 5.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
84
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,590
Local Cost
$1,530
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
97
English
88
Temperature
7.9°C
Summer Avg
14.3°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
27.1°C
Record Low
-13.1°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1785 mm
Internet Speed
404 Mbps
Upload
364 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
93
Walk Score
93
Footways
185.0
Airport
SVG
Distance
18 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 5 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 68/100.
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