Akraneskaupstaður
Akranes is a port town in the municipality of Akraneskaupstaður on the west coast of Iceland, around 50 km north of the capital Reykjavík. The area where Akranes is located was settled in the 9th century; however, it did not receive a municipal charter until 1942.Places of Interest
Highlights include Norðurálsvöllurinn and Grundaskóli.
Grundaskóli
School
Grundaskóli is one of two schools in the port town…
Akraneskaupstaður
- …lies at an elevation of 17 metres (56 feet)
- Also known as“3000”“Akranes”
- Location
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Latitude
64.3241° or 64° 19′ 27″ north
Longitude
-22.0437° or 22° 2′ 37″ west
Open location code
99PV8XF4+JG
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