Western Region (Iceland)

Western Region (Icelandic: Vesturland, Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈvɛstʏrˌlant] ^ⓘ) is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located on the western coast of the island. As of 2024, the region has a population of 17,419.^[1]

Western Region Vesturland (Icelandic)
Region
The Vesturland area
Coordinates: 64°32′N 21°55′W
Country	Iceland
Largest town	Akranes
Area
• Total	9,527 km2 (3,678 sq mi)
Population  (2024)[1]
• Total	17,419
• Density	1.83/km2 (4.7/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+00:00 (WET)
• Summer (DST)	(Not Observed)
ISO 3166 code	IS-3