Sultartangalón | |
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Location | Highlands of Iceland |
Lake type | reservoir |
Primary inflows | Þjórsá and Tungnaá |
Primary outflows | Þjórsá |
Basin countries | Iceland |
Surface area | 20 km² |
Water volume | 109 Gl |
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 20 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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