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Akranes
Municipality in Western Region, Iceland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Akraneskaupstaður | |
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![]() July 2008 aerial view of Akranes. | |
![]() Location of the municipality | |
Coordinates: 64.3158059°N 22.09466°W / 64.3158059; -22.09466 | |
Country | Iceland |
Region | Western Region |
Constituency | Northwest Constituency |
Government | |
• Mayor | Haraldur Benediktsson |
Area | |
• Total | 9 km2 (3 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
• Density | 823.44/km2 (2,132.7/sq mi) |
Postal code(s) | 300, 301, 302 |
Municipal number | 3000 |
Website | akranes |
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The area where Akranes is located was settled in the 9th century; however, it did not receive a municipal charter until 1942.