Western Region (Iceland)
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Western Region
Vesturland (Icelandic) | |
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Coordinates: 64°32′N 21°55′W / 64.533°N 21.917°W | |
Country | Iceland |
Largest town | Akranes |
Area | |
• Total | 9,527 km2 (3,678 sq mi) |
Population (2024)[1] | |
• Total | 17,419 |
• Density | 1.83/km2 (4.7/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+00:00 (WET) |
• Summer (DST) | (Not Observed) |
ISO 3166 code | IS-3 |
Western Region (Icelandic: Vesturland, Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈvɛstʏrˌlant] ) is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located on the western coast of the island. The region has a population of 17,419 as of 2024[update].[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Inhabitants – Municipalities and urban nuclei". statice.is. Statistics Iceland. 1 January 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.