Skagabyggð Explained

Skagabyggð
Settlement Type:Municipality
Mapsize:250px
Pushpin Map:Iceland
Coordinates:65.9069°N -20.2789°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Iceland
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Northwestern Region
Subdivision Type2:Constituency
Subdivision Name2:Northwest Constituency
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:489
Population Total:98
Population Density Km2:0.20
Code1 Name:Municipal number
Code1 Info:5611

Skagabyggð (pronounced as /is/) is a former municipality in Iceland. It consisted of two noncontiguous areas which surrounded the municipality of Skagaströnd. In June 2021, residents rejected a proposal to merge the municipality with the neighboring municipalities of Skagaströnd, Blönduósbær and Húnavatnshreppur.[1]

In June 2024, 90% of Húnabyggð voters and 75% of Skagabyggð voters approved a merger wherein the two municipalities would combine into a larger municipality, also known as Húnabyggð. The merger took effect in August 2024.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Sameiningartillaga felld í Skagabyggð og á Skagaströnd. 2021-06-05. 2022-04-11. RÚV. Róbert Jóhannsson. is.
  2. Web site: Adamsdóttir . Margrét . 2024-07-29 . Skagabyggð and Húnabyggð municipalities merged - RÚV.is . 2024-08-01 . RÚV.