Hvammstangi

Hvammstangi
Town
Hvammstangi
Hvammstangi
Location of the Municipality of Húnaþing vestra
Location of the Municipality of Húnaþing vestra
Hvammstangi is located in Iceland
Hvammstangi
Hvammstangi
Coordinates: 65°24′N 20°57′W / 65.400°N 20.950°W / 65.400; -20.950
Country Iceland
ConstituencyNorthwest Constituency
RegionNorthwestern Region
MunicipalityHúnaþing vestra
Population
 (January 2011)
 • Total
582
Póstnúmer
531
WebsiteOfficial website

Hvammstangi (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkʰvamsˌtʰauɲcɪ]) is an Icelandic village in the north-west part of the country, on Vatnsnes peninsula, situated on the Miðfjörður.

It is the most densely populated area in the West Húnaþing County,[1] with a population of about 580 people as of January 2011.

North across Miðfjörður to Hvammstangi, November 2007
North across Miðfjörður to Hvammstangi, November 2007

Overview

Hvammstangi is an important service center for the surrounding area. It is a regional provider of education, and it has been an important trading center since 1846.[2] The town has a growing tourism and administration industry. The fishing industry (providing mainly shrimp) is also very important to the town's economy. The town also owns the largest textile factory in Iceland. The town is also home to the Icelandic Seal Center.

Athletics

Hvammstangi is the home of 2. division football club Kormákur/Hvöt.

References

  1. ^ "Hvammstangi - Ferðavefur Norðurlands Vestra". Archived from the original on 2006-07-02. Retrieved 2006-06-28.
  2. ^ "Hvammstangi North Iceland". Archived from the original on 2007-05-18. Retrieved 2007-05-25.

65°24′N 20°57′W / 65.400°N 20.950°W / 65.400; -20.950


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