Akranes, Iceland

Akranes is a small place in the region of West in Iceland with a population of approximately 7,411 people and is one of the largest places in Iceland. Find all facts and information about Akranes.

Facts and figures on Akranes at a glance

Name: Akranes (Akranes)
Status: Small place
Population: 7,411 people
Region name (Level 2): Akraneskaupstadur
Region name (Level 1): West
Country: Iceland
Continent: Europe

Akranes is located in the region of West. West's capital Borgarnes (Borgarnes) is approximately 25 km / 16 mi away from Akranes (as the crow flies). The distance from Akranes to Iceland's capital Reykjavik (Reykjavík) is approximately 23 km / 14 mi (as the crow flies).

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Facts and figures about Akranes
PlaceStatusPopulationRegion
Akranes AkranesSmall place7,411 peopleWest Vesturland

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Information on Akranes

Information on Akranes
Place nameRegion name Level 2Region name Level 1CountryContinent
Akranes AkranesAkraneskaupstadur AkraneskaupstaðurWest VesturlandIcelandEurope

Time in Akranes

Time in Akranes
Current timeSummer time (DST)Standard timeCurrent timezone offsetTimezone
Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 7:14am (07:14h)NoFri, 29 Mar 2024 - 7:14am (07:14h)UTCAtlantic/Reykjavik

Geographic coordinates of Akranes

Latitude & Longitude of Akranes
PositionLatitude (width)Longitude (length)
Show on map64°19'18.4"N (64.3217900°)22°04'29.6"W (-22.0749000°)

Distances from Akranes

Distances from Akranes
To equator (0° lat)To prime meridian (0° lon)To the largest places
7,143 km north of the equator1,062 km west of the prime meridianDistances from Akranes

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