Suðurnes
Suðurnes is one of the eight regions in Iceland . It occupies most of the Reykjanes peninsula . On December 1st, 2008 its population was 21,564 in an area of 818 km² (population density 26.35 inh / km²).
Division into districts and municipalities
Suðurnes is divided into two independent municipalities and one district.
| Code no. | Independent municipality | Residents 2006 | Area [km²] | Administrative headquarters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Reykjanesbær | 11,928 | 145 | Keflavík |
| 2300 | Grindavíkurbær | 2,697 | 425 | Grindavík |
| Code no. | circle | Residents 2006 | Area [km²] | Administrative headquarters |
| 2500 | Gullbringusýsla | 4,255 | 248 | Hafnarfjordur |
Division into parishes
Suðurnes is divided into five municipalities.
| Code no. | local community | Residents 2006 | Area [km²] | bigger places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District-free municipalities | ||||
| 2000 | Reykjanesbær | 11,928 | 145 | Keflavík, Njarðvík, Vallarheiði , Hafnir |
| 2300 | Grindavíkurbær | 2,697 | 425 | Grindavík |
| Gullbringusýsla | ||||
| 2503 | Sandgerðisbær | 1,663 | 62 | Sandgerdi |
| 2504 | Sveitarfélagið Gardur | 1,486 | 21st | Gardur |
| 2506 | Sveitarfélagið Vogar | 1.106 | 165 | Vogar |
Coordinates: 63 ° 55 ′ N , 22 ° 17 ′ W
Regions in Iceland