Sultartangalón

Sultartangalón
Location Highlands of Iceland
Coordinates 64°12′34″N 19°28′48″W / 64.20944°N 19.48000°WCoordinates: 64°12′34″N 19°28′48″W / 64.20944°N 19.48000°W
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 area is 20 km².

Many reservoirs have been constructed and are being constructed in the highlands, which raises questions in Icelandic society about the roles and interests of industry and environment.

See also