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Modalen
City in Vestland, Norway
Overview
Modalen is a tiny, scenic municipality surrounded by towering mountains and the Modalselva River, attracting visitors with its tranquil rural charm and raw Norwegian nature. With a population under 400, it offers an authentic glimpse into small-town Norwegian life and outdoor adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Vestland
Population
392
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
60.82°, 5.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,255
Local Cost
$1,510
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
85
English
80
Temperature
4.1°C
Summer Avg
12.2°C
Winter Avg
-2.9°C
Record High
28.9°C
Record Low
-25.2°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
3005 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
28.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 75/100.
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