Reykjavík
Sign in to saveReykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located on the southern shore of the Faxaflói bay in southwest Iceland and has a latitude of 64°08′ N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. Reykjavík has a population of around 139,000 as of 2025, and the surrounding Capital Region has a population of around 249,000, constituting approximately 64% of Iceland's population.
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Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland, located on the southwestern coast and notable for being the world's northernmost capital of any independent country. With about 139,000 residents in the city proper and roughly 249,000 in the surrounding region, it is home to about two-thirds of Iceland's total population.
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- History
- Etymology
- Urban development
- Rise of nationalism
- World War II
- Post-war development
- Geography
- Climate
- Cityscape
- City administration
- Political control
- Mayor
- Demographics
- Districts
- Economy
- Infrastructure
- Roads
- Airports and seaports
- Railways
- District heating
- Cultural heritage
- Literary heritage
- Lifestyle
- Nightlife
- Live music
- New Year's Eve
- Main sights
- Recreation
- Education
- Secondary schools
- Universities
- International schools
- Sports teams
- Football
- [[Úrvalsdeild]]
- [[1. deild karla (football)|1. deild karla]]
- Other youth clubs
- Other
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Notable people
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Sources
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Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located on the southern shore of the Faxaflói bay in southwest Iceland and has a latitude of 64°08′ N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. Reykjavík has a population of around 139,000 as of 2025, and the surrounding Capital Region has a population of around 249,000, constituting approximately 64% of Iceland's population.
According to , the settlement of Iceland began in Reykjavík when Ingólfur Arnarson arrived from Norway in the year 874. For over 900 years following this, there was no urban development; the city was officially founded in 1786 as a trading town and grew steadily as it transformed into its current state as the centre of Iceland's cultural, economic, and governmental activity. It is popular with tourists and is consistently ranked as one of the cleanest, safest, and most environmentally friendly cities in the world.