Western Region (Iceland)
Western Region
Vesturland (Icelandic) | |
|---|---|
 The Vesturland area | |
| Coordinates: 64°32′N 21°55′W / 64.533°N 21.917°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 |
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]
References
- ^ a b "Inhabitants – Municipalities and urban nuclei". statice.is. Statistics Iceland. 1 January 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.