Norðurland eystra

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Norðurland eystra
Norðurland Eystra is covered with green (number 6)
Norðurland Eystra is covered with green (number 6)
Country Iceland
Seat Akureyri
Area
 - Total 21,968 km² (8,481.9 sq mi)
Population (2007)
 - Total 28,618
 - Density 1.3/km² (3.4/sq mi)

Norðurland eystra is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located on the northern side of the island. The biggest town in the region is Akureyri, with a population of 17,300.