Norðurland vestra
Northwestern Region | |
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Country | Iceland |
Seat | Sauðárkrókur |
Area | |
• Total | 12,737 km2 (4,918 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,322 |
• Density | 0.6/km2 (2/sq mi) |
Northwestern Region (Icelandic: Norðurland vestra, Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈnɔrðʏrˌlant ˈvɛstra] ) is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located in the north of the island. The largest town in the region is Sauðárkrókur, with a population of 2,614 in 2019.
One of the primary attractions of the area is the basalt rock Hvítserkur, 15 meters high and resembles a dragon that throws its head to take a sip of water.[1]
65°44′46″N 19°38′22″W / 65.74611°N 19.63944°W