Skútustaðahreppur
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| Skútustaðahreppur | |
|---|---|
| Region | Northeastern Region |
| Constituency | Northeast Constituency |
| Manager | Jón Óskar Pétursson |
| Area | 6,036 km2 |
| Population | 399 |
| Density | 0.07/km2 |
| Municipal number | 6607 |
| Postal code(s) | 660 |
| Website | myv |
Skútustaðahreppur is a rural municipality located in East Iceland, in Northeastern Region. Its seat is in the village of Reykjahlíð.
Geography
Skútustaðir is one of the largest Icelandic municipalities. Its souther 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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Blue Lagoon in Mývatn (1).jpg
The Blue Lagoon in Mývatn
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Askja - Drekagil (canyon of dragons).jpg
The Drekagil (canyon of dragons) in Askja
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Aerial View of Krafla and Leirhnjúkur 21.05.2008 16-08-34.JPG
Aerial view of Krafla
References
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- Official website (Icelandic)
