Hvammstangi
| Hvammstangi | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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Hvammstangi | |
 Location of the Municipality of Húnaþing vestra | |
  Hvammstangi Location of the Municipality of Húnaþing vestra | |
| Coordinates: 65°24′N 20°57′W / 65.400°N 20.950°W | |
| Country |
 Iceland |
| Constituency[1] | Northwest Constituency |
| Region[2] | Northwestern Region |
| Municipality | Húnaþing vestra |
| Population (January 2011) | |
| • Total | 582 |
| Póstnúmer | 531 |
| Website | Official website |
Hvammstangi is an Icelandic village in the north-west part of the country, on Vatnsnes peninsula, situated on the Miðfjörður.
It is the most densely populated area in the Húnaþing County,[3] with a current population of about 580 people.
Overview
Hvammstangi is an important service center for the surrounding area. It is a regional provider of education and it has been an important trading center since 1846.[4] The town has a growing tourism and administration industry. The fishing industry (providing mainly shrimp) is also very important to the town's economy. The town also owns the largest textile factory in Iceland.
References
- ↑ Political division
- ↑ Mainly statistical division
- ↑ Hvammstangi - Ferðavefur Norðurlands Vestra
- ↑ Hvammstangi North Iceland
Coordinates: 65°24′N 20°57′W / 65.400°N 20.950°W
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