Álftanes

Álftanes
—  Town and Municipality  —
Location of the Municipality of Álftanes
Álftanes
Location of Álftanes in Iceland
Coordinates:
Country  Iceland
Constituency[1] Suðvesturkjördæmi
Region[2] Höfuðborgarsvæði
County Gullbringusýsla
Municipality Álftanes
Government
 • Mayor Sigurður G. Gunnarsson
Area
 • Total 5 km2 (1.9 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total 2,484
 • Density 472/km2 (1,222.5/sq mi)
Website Official website
Postal Codes: 225

Álftanes is a town, municipality and low-lying peninsula which extrudes from the eastern part of Reykjanes, located in Iceland's Greater Reykjavík Area.

Álftanes has a population of 2,484 as of January 2011. The village of Álftanes is located on Álftanes, as is the residence of the President of Iceland, Bessastaðir.

References

  1. ^ Political division
  2. ^ Mainly statistical division