Laugardalur

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Laugardalur
District
Country Iceland
Municipality Reykjavík
Area
  Total 6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Population (2010)
  Total 15,000
  Density 2,300/km2 (6,100/sq mi)
Postal code IS-104

Laugardalur is a district of Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. It is just east of the city centre and contains various recreational facilities including the main stadium. The name means "laundry valley" as washing was once done in a stream there.

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Coordinates: 64°08′31″N 21°51′58″W / 64.142°N 21.866°W / 64.142; -21.866


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