Reykjavík
Visited in February 2013
At a glance
- Country
- Iceland
- Region
- Reykjavíkurborg
- Population
- 138,772
- Type
- Capital and largest city in Iceland
- Coordinates
- 64.13°N, 21.93°W
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Overview
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 140,000 as of 2026, and the surrounding Capital Region has a population of around 252,000, constituting approximately 64% of Iceland's population.
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