Official Name: | Norðurland eystra |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Iceland |
Seat: | Akureyri |
Area Total Km2: | 21968 |
Population As Of: | 2020 |
Population Total: | 30600 |
Population Density Km2: | 1.3 |
Northeastern Region (Icelandic: Norðurland eystra in Icelandic pronounced as /ˈnɔrðʏrˌlant ˈeistra/) is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located in the north of the island. The biggest town in the region is Akureyri, with a population of 19,219 in 2021.