Northeastern Region (Iceland) Explained

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.