Álftanes

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Álftanes, Iceland
Location in Iceland
Location in Iceland
Coordinates: 64°07′N 21°46′W / 64.117, -21.767
Constituency Southwest
Government
 - Mayor Sigurður G. Gunnarsson
Area
 - Total km² (1.9 sq mi)
Population (2008)
 - Total 2,416
 - Density 472/km² (1,222.5/sq mi)
Postal Codes: 225
Website: http://www.alftanes.is/

Álftanes is a low-lying peninsula which extrudes from the eastern part of Reykjanes, located in Iceland's Greater Reykjavík Area. Álftanes has a population of 2,416 as of April 1, 2008 census.

The village of Álftanes is located on Álftanes, as is the residence of the President of Iceland, Bessastaðir.


Coordinates: 64°06′26″N, 22°00′59″W