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Northeastern Region (Icelandic: Norðurland eystra pronounced [ˈnɔrðʏrˌlant ˈeistra] ⓘ) is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located in the north of the island. The biggest town in the region is Akureyri , with a population of 19,219 in 2021.
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- History
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Crime
- Economy
- Culture
- Townscape
- Administration
- Twin Towns – Sister Cities
The Norse Viking Helgi magri (the slim) Eyvindarson originally settled the area in the 9th century. The first mention of Akureyri is in court records from 1562, when a woman was sentenced there for adultery. In the 17th century, Danish merchants based their camps at the current site of Akureyri, which was one of the numerous spits of land in Pollur...
Akureyri is located at WikiMiniAtlas65°41′N 18°06′W / 65.683°N 18.100°W / 65.683; -18.100 and positioned on the west side of the inland end of the fjord Eyjafjörður. It is surrounded by mountains, the highest being Strýta [ˈstriːta] (1,451 m (4,760 ft)); 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) to the west) and Kerling [ˈcʰɛ(r)tliŋk] (1,538 m (5,046 ft)) at th...
Akureyri has either the rare dry-summer subarctic climate (Köppen: Dsc) if the 0 °C (32 °F) isotherm is used, or the very rare cold-summer mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csc) if the −3 °C (27 °F) isotherm is used, with cold though not severe winters and mild summers. The snow cover starts forming in late October and melts in April, yet snow can lie...
On 1 January 2015, Akureyri had a population of 18,191; of whom 9,011 were men and 9,180 were women. About 3% of the population are foreign citizens, from 53 countries. In 2014, there were 229 births and 118 deaths in Akureyri. Immigration in 2014 was 1,097 individuals, while emigration was 1,122 residents.Population growth in 2014 was therefore 0....
Crime statistics have been published by the Iceland national police for 2000. Akureyri had a reported 726 nontraffic offences per 10,000 population compared with a national average of 892, while 2,891 traffic offences per 10,000 population were recorded compared with a national average of 2,397. Akureyri has five police officers on call. Incidents ...
The fishing industry has historically been a large and important part of the local economy. In recent years, other industries and business services have also begun. Higher education is also a growing sector in the local economy.About 20% of the work force is in the service industry. Two of the five largest fishing companies in Iceland are headquart...
Akureyri has a robust cultural scene, with several bars and reputable restaurants (such as "Greifinn", "Bautinn", "RUB 23 Steak/Sushi", "Kung Fu sushi bar" and "Götubarinn"). The Icelandic folk dance ensemble "Vefarinn" comes from Akureyri. Folk culture, in general, is more prevalent in Akureyri than in Reykjavík. During the summer, several festiva...
Sites that have been cited as areas of interest include various museums, churches, and the Botanical Gardens. Local museums include the Minjasafnið á Akureyri (Akureyri Museum), Listasafnið á Akureyri (Akureyri Art Museum), Nonnahús (Nonni house or Jón Sveinsson Memorial Museum, for the writer), Davíðshús (David's house or Davíð Stefánsson Memorial...
Law and government
Akureyri is governed by a town council, directly elected by those over 18 with registered domicile in the town. The council has 11 members, who are elected for four-year terms. The mayor is appointed by the council: usually one of the council members is chosen, but they may also appoint a mayor who is not a member of the council. The last elections to the town council were held on May 31, 2014. The People's List (Listi fólksins), which won an outright majority in 2010, and The Town List (Bæja...
Timeline of mayors
1. 1919–1934 – Jón Sveinsson 2. 1934–1958 – Steinn Steinsen 3. 1958–1967 – Magnús Guðjónsson 4. 1967–1976 – Bjarni Einarsson 5. 1976–1986 – Helgi M. Bergs 6. 1986–1990 – Sigfús Jónsson 7. 1990–1994 – Halldór Jónsson 8. 1994–1998 – Jakob Björnsson 9. 1998–2007 – Kristján Þór Júlíusson 10. 2007–2009 – Sigrún Björk Jakobsdóttir 11. 2009–2010 – Hermann Jón Tómasson 12. 2010–2018 – Eiríkur Björn Björgvinsson 13. 2018–present – Ásthildur Sturludóttir
Akureyri is twinnedwith: In 2007, a friendship and fisheries agreement was signed with Grimsby, United Kingdom, which according to Ice News, might lead to a twin cities designation in the future.
Húsavík (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhuːsaˌviːk]) is a town in Norðurþing municipality on the northeast coast of Iceland on the shores of Skjálfandi bay with 2,485 inhabitants. The most famous landmark of the town is the wooden church Húsavíkurkirkja , built in 1907.
Destination. Rif, Iceland. Family-friendly. Yes. Average rating. 5.0. Number of reviews. 1181. The Northeast of Iceland is one of the country’s eight traditional regions, encompassing diverse landscapes like waterfalls, lakes, fjords, and coastal towns. It is also home to Akureyri, the most populous town in Iceland outside the Capital Region.
The Northeastern Region includes a large expanse of land between the Northern and Eastern regions of Iceland. How Big is Norðurland Eystra? Norðurland Eystra is the third-largest region in iceland with 21,968 square kilometers (8,482 square miles). It follows behind the Southern and Eastern regions.
