Keflavík
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Keflavík (pronounced [ˈcʰɛplaˌviːk] ⓘ, meaning Driftwood Bay) is a town in the Reykjanes region in southwest Iceland. It is included in the municipality of Reykjanesbær whose population as of 2016 is 15,129.[2]
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Keflavík | |
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Coordinates: 64°01′N 22°34′W | |
Country | Iceland |
Constituency | South Constituency |
Region | Southern Peninsula[1] |
Municipality | Reykjanesbær |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 15,930[a] |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Website | Official website |
^ When combined with Njarðvík. |
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In 1995, Keflavík merged with nearby Njarðvík and Hafnir to form the municipality of Reykjanesbær. Keflavík International Airport, the country's largest airport (serving nearby Reykjavík) is adjacent to the town.