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Northeastern Region (Iceland)

Coordinates: 65°41′N 18°06′W / 65.683°N 18.100°W / 65.683; -18.100
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Norðurland eystra
Northeastern Region
Location of Norðurland eystra
CountryIceland
SeatAkureyri
Area
 • Total21,968 km2 (8,482 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total30,600
 • Density1.3/km2 (3/sq mi)

Northeastern Region (Icelandic: Norðurland eystra pronounced [ˈnɔrðʏrˌlant ˈeistra] ) is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located in the north of the island. The biggest town in the region is Akureyri, with a population of 19,219 in 2021.

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65°41′N 18°06′W / 65.683°N 18.100°W / 65.683; -18.100