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Porsgrunn

City in Telemark, Norway

Overview

Porsgrunn is a scenic town in Telemark, Norway, set along the meandering Porsgrunn river. Its compact center features historical architecture, lively local culture, and proximity to beautiful coastal landscapes. The city balances its industrial heritage with a welcoming atmosphere and green spaces.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Norway

County

Telemark

Population

37,289

Time Zone

Europe/Oslo

Coordinates

59.14°, 9.66°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost · estimate

$3,258

Local Cost

$1,685

Local Income

$3,500

Cashless

English

Temperature

6.6°C

Summer Avg

15.7°C

Winter Avg

-1.9°C

Record High

31.4°C

Record Low

-21.4°C

Humidity

87%

Precipitation

1154 mm

Internet Speed

100 Mbps

Upload

22 Mbps

Latency

50 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

TRF

Distance

35 km

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Prices & expenses

Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

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Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Franklintorget Franklintorget is a small area with residential blocks and local shops. Direct access to public transit makes it practical for commuting.Gravaåsen Rådhusplassen Rådhusplassen is a city square in Oslo fronting the waterfront and Oslo City Hall. It draws locals for events and is surrounded by office buildings and historic sites.

Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-22.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.

Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 81/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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