Akranes
Akranes (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈaːkraˌnɛːs] ⓘ) is a port town and municipality on the west coast of Iceland, around 50 km (31 mi) north of the capital Reykjavík.
Akraneskaupstaður | |
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Municipality | |
July 2008 aerial view of Akranes. | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of the municipality | |
Akraneskaupstaður | |
| Coordinates: 64.3158059°N 22.09466°W | |
| Country | Iceland |
| Region | Western Region |
| Constituency | Northwest Constituency |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Haraldur Benediktsson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| • Density | 823.44/km2 (2,132.7/sq mi) |
| Postal code(s) | 300, 301, 302 |
| Municipal number | 3000 |
| Website | akranes |
The area where Akranes is located was settled in the 9th century; however, it did not receive a municipal charter until 1942.
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