Helgafellssveit
| Basic data | |
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| State : |
 Iceland
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| Region: | Vesturland |
| Constituency : | Norðvesturkjördæmi |
| Sýsla : | Snæfells- og Hnappadalssýsla |
| Population: | 62 (January 1, 2019) |
| Surface: | 243 km² |
| Population density: | 0.26 inhabitants / km² |
| politics | |
| Community number | 3710 |
| Head of the municipal council: | Benedikt Benediktsson |
| Contact | |
| Address of the municipal administration: | Saurum 340 Stykkishólmi |
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Coordinates: 65 ° 2 ′ N , 22 ° 44 ′ W |
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The municipality of Helgafellssveit is located in western Iceland in the Vesturland region on the north side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula .
On January 1, 2019, the place had 62 inhabitants. The church is Helgafell.
In the west of the municipality, on the way from Grundarfjörður to Stykkishólmur , you cross an extensive lava field, the Berserkjahraun . In places it is so warm that the snow does not stay there in winter. The lava field takes its name from a saga according to which two berserkers (slaves) were slain here, one of whom fell in love with his master's daughter.
The way to Stykkishólmur leads past the 73 m high mountain Helgafell . The legend tells that whoever climbs this mountain for the first time (in silence) has three wishes.
Population development
The population decline from 1981 to 2004 was 45%. Population growth has been observed again since 2005.
| date | Residents |
|---|---|
| Dec. 1, 1981: | 85 |
| Dec. 1, 1997: | 66 |
| Dec. 1, 2003: | 52 |
| Dec. 1, 2004: | 47 |
| Dec. 1, 2005: | 55 |
| Dec. 1, 2006: | 58 |
Picture gallery
Helgafell (courtyard)
Berserkjahraun lava field
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