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Dalvíkurbyggð

Coordinates: 65°58′N 18°32′W / 65.967°N 18.533°W / 65.967; -18.533
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Dalvíkurbyggð
Skyline of Dalvíkurbyggð
Skyline of Dalvíkurbyggð
Flag of Dalvíkurbyggð
Coat of arms of Dalvíkurbyggð
Location of Dalvíkurbyggð
Location of Dalvíkurbyggð
Dalvíkurbyggð is located in Iceland
Dalvíkurbyggð
Dalvíkurbyggð
Coordinates: 65°58′N 18°32′W / 65.967°N 18.533°W / 65.967; -18.533
CountryIceland
RegionNortheastern Region
ConstituencyNortheast Constituency
Government
 • ManagerBjarni Th. Bjarnason
Area
 • Total598 km2 (231 sq mi)
Population
 • Total1,867
 • Density3.12/km2 (8.1/sq mi)
Postal code(s)
620, 621
Municipal number6400
Websitedalvikurbyggd.is

Dalvíkurbyggð (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈtaːlˌviːkʏrˌpɪɣθ], regionally also [-viːkʰʏr-]) is a small municipality in northern Iceland. Dalvíkurbyggð is on Tröllaskagi and west of Eyjafjörður.

History

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The municipality of Dalvíkurbyggð was formed in 1998 by the merger of three districts of outer Eyjafjörður: the town of Dalvík and the rural districts of Svarfaðardalur and Árskógur [ˈaurˌskouː(ɣ)ʏr̥]. The logo of Dalvíkurbyggð shows three mountains, signifying the joining of the three communities.

Transportation

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The main route in Dalvíkurbyggð is the one numbered 82. Dalvík harbor is a regional commercial port for import and fishing. The ferry Sæfari, which sails from Dalvík, serves the island of Grímsey, Iceland's northernmost community, which lies on the Arctic Circle.

Economy

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The local economy is based upon fisheries and fish processing, in addition to various industrial and food enterprises, services, and increasingly hi tech industry. Dalvík is also a tourist destination for boat trips in whale watching and heli skiing.

Twin towns – sister cities

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Dalvíkurbyggð is twinned with:[1]

Notable natives

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Vinabæir". dalvikurbyggd.is (in Icelandic). Dalvíkurbyggð. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
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