Northwestern Region
first-level administrative country subdivision (region) in Iceland
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Northwestern Region is one of Iceland's main administrative divisions, located in the northwestern part of the country. It serves as a geographic and administrative framework for organizing local governance and public services in that area.
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Northwestern Region (Icelandic: Norðurland vestra, pronounced [ˈnɔrðʏrˌlant ˈvɛstra] ) is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located in the north of the island. The largest town in the region is Sauðárkrókur, with a population of 2,609 in 2024.
One of the primary attractions of the area is the basalt rock Hvítserkur, 15 meters high and resembles a dragon that throws its head to take a sip of water.