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Egilsstaðir, East

Iceland

Regional capital65.2669° N, 14.3948° W

Egilsstaðir is a regional capital in East, Iceland. The recorded population is 2,572.

Population2,572

ProvinceEast

Coordinates65.2669° N, 14.3948° W

CountryIceland

Rank in Iceland#16 of 117

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About Egilsstaðir

At coordinates 65.27° N, 14.39° W, Egilsstaðir lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to East in Iceland.

Egilsstaðir has 2,572 inhabitants, making it the #16 most populated locality in Iceland out of 117 registered.

Cities in East

The East region of Iceland is home to Egilsstaðir and other cities such as Höfn, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður. Egilsstaðir has 2,572 inhabitants.

Höfn1,690 Neskaupstaður1,481 Reyðarfjörður1,152 Eskifjörður1,014 Seyðisfjörður676 Fáskrúðsfjörður654 Vopnafjörður543 Fellabaer400 Djúpivogur348 Stöðvarfjörður189

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Egilsstaðir includes 2 nearby cities and towns.

FellabaerCity · 400 inhab.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Egilsstaðir?

Egilsstaðir has a population of 2,572. It ranks #16 in Iceland by population.

What province or state is Egilsstaðir in?

Egilsstaðir is located in East, Iceland.

Where is Egilsstaðir located?

Egilsstaðir is located at coordinates 65.27° N, 14.39° W in East, Iceland.

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