Sultartangalón

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Sultartangalón
Location Highlands of Iceland
Coordinates 64°12′34″N, 19°28′48″WCoordinates: 64°12′34″N, 19°28′48″W
Lake type reservoir
Primary inflows Þjórsá
Primary outflows Þjórsá
Basin countries Iceland
Surface area 19 km²
Surface elevation 297 m

The lake Sultartangarlón is situated in the Highlands of Iceland to the north of the volcano Hekla. It is a reservoir of the river Þjórsá. Its surface is measuring 19 km².

Many reservoirs have been constructed and are being constructed in the highlands, which is always a question about the different roles and interests of industry and environment.

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