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Sel

Sel is a farm in , .
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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.

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.

Sel

Latitude
63.85° or 63° 51′ north
Longitude
-21.08333° or 21° 5′ west
Elevation
4 metres (13 feet)
Open location code
99MWRWX8+XM
Geo­Names ID
3413639
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In Other Languages

“Sel” goes by many names.
  • Icelandic: “Sel”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Litla-Sandvík and Selfoss.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Skipavatn and Óseyrartangi.

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