Skútustaðahreppur
Skútustaðahreppur is a rural municipality located in East Iceland, in Northeastern Region. Its seat is in the village of Reykjahlíð.
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 Coat of arms of Skútustaðahreppur | |
 Location of Skútustaðahreppur | |
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| Region | Northeastern Region |
| Constituency | Northeast Constituency |
| Manager | Jón Óskar Pétursson |
| Area | 6,036 km2 (2,331 sq mi) |
| Population | 399 |
| Density | 0.07/km2 (0.18/sq mi) |
| Municipal number | 6607 |
| Postal code(s) | 660 |
| Website | myv |
Geography
Skútustaðir is one of the largest Icelandic municipalities. Its southern borders are represented by the northern site of the glacier of Vatnajökull. Its territory includes the lakes of Mývatn (in front of Reykjahlíð) and Öskjuvatn; and the volcanoes of Hverfjall, Askja, Krafla and Herðubreið.
Photogallery
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The Blue Lagoon in Mývatn.jpg)
The Drekagil (canyon of dragons) in Askja
Aerial view of Krafla
References
External links
- Official website (in Icelandic)
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