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Western Region (Iceland)

Coordinates: 64°32′N 21°55′W / 64.533°N 21.917°W / 64.533; -21.917
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Western Region
Vesturland (Icelandic)
The Vesturland area
The Vesturland area
Coordinates: 64°32′N 21°55′W / 64.533°N 21.917°W / 64.533; -21.917
CountryIceland
Largest townAkranes
Area
 • Total
9,527 km2 (3,678 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • Total
17,419
 • Density1.83/km2 (4.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+00:00 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)(Not Observed)
ISO 3166 codeIS-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.[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.