Hvammstangi

Iceland / Nordurland vestra / Hvammstangi /
Hvammstangi is an Icelandic village in the north-west part of the country, on Vatnsnes peninsula, situated on the Miðfjörður. It is the most densely populated area in the Húnaþing County, with a current population of about 580 people. It is an important service center for the surrounding area, it is also a regional provider of education, it has been an important trading center since 1846. The town has a growing tourism and administration industry, the fishing industry (providing mainly shrimp) is also very important to the towns economy, the town also owns the largest textile factory in Iceland.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hvammstangi
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Coordinates:   65°23'45"N   20°56'27"W

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  • Population of Hvammstangi is close to 600 people.
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