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Northeastern Region (Iceland)

Coordinates: 65°41′N 18°06′W / 65.683°N 18.100°W / 65.683; -18.100
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Northeastern Region
Norðurland eystra (Icelandic)
The Norðurland eystra area
The Norðurland eystra area
Coordinates: 65°41′N 18°06′W / 65.683°N 18.100°W / 65.683; -18.100
CountryIceland
Largest townAkureyri
Area
 • Total
22,677 km2 (8,756 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • Total
31,574
 • Density1.39/km2 (3.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+00:00 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)(Not Observed)
ISO 3166 codeIS-6

Northeastern Region (Icelandic: Norðurland eystra pronounced [ˈnɔrðʏrˌlant ˈeistra] ) is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located in the north of the island. The biggest town in the region is Akureyri, with a population of 19,542 in 2024.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Inhabitants – Municipalities and urban nuclei". statice.is. Statistics Iceland. 1 January 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
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