Western Region (Iceland)

Vesturland

The Vesturland area
Country Iceland
Seat Borgarnes
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. It is the only region for which the largest town, Akranes, is not the municipal capital.

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

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