Miðfjörður ( Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈmɪðˌfjœrðʏr̥] ) is a small fjord as well as a conjoined valley in the northwest of Iceland .
3-513: The fjord has a length of 14 km and a width of up to 3,5 km. The valley is about 20 km long. Miðfjörður is fed by the river Miðfjarðará [ˈmɪðˌfjarðarˌauː] and empties onto Húnaflói bay. The town of Hvammstangi is located at the eastern side of the fjord. The main highway through rural Iceland, Route 1 , passes by the southern tip of Miðfjörður. 65°23′53″N 20°58′52″W / 65.398°N 20.981°W / 65.398; -20.981 This article about
6-622: A fjord in Iceland is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Hvammstangi Hvammstangi ( Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkʰvamsˌtʰauɲcɪ] ) 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 West Húnaþing County, with a population of about 580 people as of January 2011 . Hvammstangi
9-559: Is an important service center for the surrounding area. It is a regional provider of education, and 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 town's economy. The town also owns the largest textile factory in Iceland. The town is also home to the Icelandic Seal Center. Hvammstangi
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