Northwestern Region (Iceland)

Norðurland vestra
Country Iceland
Seat Sauðárkrókur
Area
  Total 12,737 km2 (4,918 sq mi)
Population (2007)
  Total 7,810
  Density 0.6/km2 (2/sq mi)

Northwestern Region (Icelandic: Norðurland vestra) is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located in the north of the island. The biggest town in the region is Sauðárkrókur, with a population of 3000.

Coordinates: 65°44′46″N 19°38′22″W / 65.74611°N 19.63944°W / 65.74611; -19.63944

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