Syðra-Sel

Syðra-Sel is a farm in , .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Litla-Hraun.

Prison
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is the largest prison in . Located just outside , it consists of nine buildings inside a high-security fence. was founded on March 8, 1929, as a single building. is situated 2½ km northwest of Syðra-Sel.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stokkseyri and Eyrarbakki.

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is a town on the southern coast of .

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is a fishing village on the south coast of with a population of about 570 people, not including inhabitants of the prison located there. The village is founded on the Great Þjórsá Lava.

Syðra-Sel

Latitude
63.84926° or 63° 50′ 57″ north
Longitude
-21.07714° or 21° 4′ 38″ west
Elevation
4 metres (13 feet)
Open location code
99MWRWXF+P4
Geo­Names ID
3412734
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Satellite Map

Discover Syðra-Sel from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Skipavatn and Óseyrartangi.

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