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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

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$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

—

Airport

TRF

Distance

35 km

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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.

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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 9 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 - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

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 81/100.

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