Heimaey
Heimaey (English: Home Island) is an island in Iceland. It is the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago (at 13.4 square kilometres or 5.2 sq mi.) The island is 7.4 kilometers (4.6 miles) away from the south coast of Iceland. It is the only populated island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, with a population of 4,500 people.
 The Vestmannaeyjar archipelago with Heimaey at the top right. | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location |  Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63°26′N 20°16′W |
| Archipelago | Vestmannaeyjar |
| Total islands | 15 |
| Area | 13.4 km2 (5.2 sq mi) |
| Highest point | Eldfell |
| Administration | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 4,500 |
| Pop. density | 335.8/km2 (869.7/sq mi) |
Gallery
View of the island
View of the island
View of the island
View of the island
Vestmannaeyjar harbour in Heimaey
Other websites
- Vestmannaeyjar town council
- Travel info
- All you need to know about Westman Islands
- local newspaper
- local newspaper
- Photos from westman Islands Archived 2016-04-28 at the Wayback Machine
- photos Archived 2006-08-31 at the Wayback Machine
- VolcanoWorld page Archived 2008-12-04 at the Wayback Machine
- "Icelandic Kids Save Befuddled Puffins," National Geographic Today
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