Western Region (Iceland)

Vesturland

The Vesturland area
Country Iceland
Seat Akranes
Area
  Total 9,554 km2 (3,689 sq mi)
Population (2007)
  Total 15,300
  Density 1.6/km2 (4/sq mi)

Western Region (Icelandic: Vesturland) is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located on the western coast of the island. The biggest town in the region is Akranes, with a population of 7.000.

Coordinates: 64°32′N 21°55′W / 64.533°N 21.917°W / 64.533; -21.917

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