Norðurland eystra
Northeastern Region | |
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Country | Iceland |
Seat | Akureyri |
Area | |
• Total | 21,968 km2 (8,482 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 30,600 |
• Density | 1.3/km2 (3/sq mi) |
Northeastern Region (Icelandic: Norðurland eystra pronounced [ˈnɔrðʏrˌlant ˈeistra] ) is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located in the north of the island. The biggest town in the region is Akureyri, with a population of 19,219 in 2021.