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Stavanger

City in Rogaland, Norway

Overview

Stavanger is a picturesque port city on Norway's southwest coast, known for its historic center, proximity to dramatic fjords, and lively culinary scene. With its blend of natural beauty, rich history, and a youthful population, Stavanger is both a gateway to outdoor adventure and a cultural hotspot.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Norway

County

Rogaland

Population

150,123

Time Zone

Europe/Oslo

Coordinates

58.97°, 5.73°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$3,920

Local Cost

$1,960

Local Income

$3,200

Cashless

English

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

107 Mbps

Upload

92 Mbps

Latency

9 ms

City Vibrancy

169

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

SVG

Distance

11 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

24 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Arneageren Arneageren is a central square in Stavanger with cafes, shops, and frequent public events. It attracts many pedestrians and is a transit hub.Breitorget Breitorget is a central area with a mix of shops, small offices, and apartment buildings. Traffic is steady and public transport is reliable here.Bybergplassen Bybergplassen is a small residential area with limited local services and primarily low-rise housing. Public transport connects it to larger districts nearby.

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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 52 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 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 24 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 92/100.

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