Akureyri
Municipality in Northeastern Region, Iceland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Akureyri ([ˈaːkʏrˌeiːrɪ], locally [ˈaːkʰʏrˌeiːrɪ] i) is a town in northern Iceland. It is Iceland's fifth-largest municipality, after Reykjavík, Hafnarfjörður, Kópavogur and Reykjanesbær, and the largest town outside Iceland's Capital Region.
Akureyri | |
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An aerial view of downtown Akureyri | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location of the Akureyri Municipality | |
| Country | Iceland |
| Region | Northeastern Region |
| Constituency | Northeast Constituency |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ásthildur Sturludóttir |
| Area | |
| • Total | 138 km2 (53 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 19,219 |
| • Density | 131.82/km2 (341.4/sq mi) |
| Postal code(s) | 600, 601, 602, 603, 611, 630 |
| Municipal number | 6000 |
| Website | akureyri |
Nicknamed the "Capital of North Iceland", Akureyri is an important port and fishing centre. The area where Akureyri is located was settled in the 9th century, but did not receive a municipal charter until 1786.[2] Allied units were based in the town during World War II. Further growth occurred after the war as the Icelandic population increasingly moved to urban areas.
The area has a relatively mild climate because of geographical factors, and the town's ice-free harbour has played a significant role in its history.