Höfðavatn

Höfðavatn is in , . Höfðavatn is situated near the ruins , as well as near the lake .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Egilsstaðir and Fellabaer.

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is the unofficial capital of . Its population is 2332. It lies on the banks of the Lagarfljót river.

Village
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Fellabær is a town in , located right across from . A short bridge across , approximately 300 metres in length, connects and Fellabær. is situated 6 km north of Höfðavatn.

Höfðavatn

Latitude
65.22763° or 65° 13′ 40″ north
Longitude
-14.42982° or 14° 25′ 47″ west
Open location code
9CQ76HHC+23
Open­Street­Map ID
way 365511945
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
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