Álftanes
| Álftanes | |
|---|---|
| Town and former municipality | |
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  Álftanes Location of Álftanes in Iceland | |
| Coordinates: 64°06′23″N 22°1′0″W / 64.10639°N 22.01667°W | |
| Country |
 Iceland |
| Constituency | Southwest Constituency |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Municipality | Álftanes |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sigurður G. Gunnarsson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,484 |
| • Density | 472/km2 (1,220/sq mi) |
| Website | Official website |
| Postal Codes: 225 | |
Álftanes is a town and low-lying peninsula which extrudes from the eastern part of Reykjanes, located in Iceland's Capital Region.
The municipality of Álftanes was merged into the neighboring municipality of Garðabær in January 2013.[1] Álftanes had a population of 2,484 as of January 2011. The town contains the official residence of the President of Iceland, Bessastaðir.[2]
References
- ↑ "Merger Of Álftanes And Garðabær Approved". Reykavik Grapevine. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ↑ Rdahl, Randi Bj W. (23 May 2011). The Incorporation and Integration of the King's Tributary Lands Into the Norwegian Realm C. 1195-1397. BRILL. p. 217. ISBN 90-04-20613-2.
Coordinates: 64°06′26″N 22°00′59″W / 64.10722°N 22.01639°W
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