Skútustaðahreppur
| Skútustaðahreppur | |
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Location of the municipality | |
| Constituency | Northeast Constituency |
| Region | Northeastern Region |
| Manager | Jón Óskar Pétursson |
| Area | 6,036 km2 |
| Population | 371 |
| Density | 0.06/km2 |
| Number | 6607 |
| Postal code(s) | 660 |
| Website |
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Skútustaðahreppur is a rural municipality located in East Iceland, in Northeastern Region. Its seat is in the village of Reykjahlíð.
Geography
Skútustaðir is one of the largest Icelandic municipalities. Its souther borders are represented by the northern site of the glacier of Vatnajökull. Its territory includes the lakes of Mývatn (in front of Reykjahlíð) and Öskjuvatn; and the volcanoes of Hverfjall, Askja, Krafla and Herðubreið.
Photogallery
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The Blue Lagoon in Mývatn
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The Drekagil (canyon of dragons) in Askja
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Aerial view of Krafla
References
External links
Media related to Skútustaðahreppur at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (Icelandic)
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