Stokkseyri
Stokkseyri is a small town in Southern Iceland, with a population of around 445.
Stokkseyri | |
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Town | |
The church of Stokkseyri | |
Location of the Municipality of Árborg | |
Stokkseyri Location in Iceland | |
Coordinates: 63°50′N 21°03′W | |
Country | |
Constituency[1] | South Constituency |
Region[2] | Southern Region |
Municipality | Árborg |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 445 |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Website | Official website |
Overview
Founded around 900 AD by the settler Hásteinn Atlason, it was an important fishing and trading village in previous times, but has become more of a tourist destination.[3] The town is founded on the Great Þjórsá lava.
The local school is Barnaskólinn á Eyrarbakka og Stokkseyri.
The artistic experimental duo Jónsi & Alex wrote a song named after the town which appears on their album Riceboy Sleeps.
The Knarraros lighthouse, which is a unique blend of functionalism and art nouveau style, is located about 5 km (3.1 mi) away.
A famous inhabitant of Stokkseyri was Stokkseyrar-Dísa.
It is home to the football team UMF Stokkseyri.
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