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.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location |  Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63°26′N 20°16′W / 63.433°N 20.267°WCoordinates: 63°26′N 20°16′W / 63.433°N 20.267°W |
| Archipelago | Vestmannaeyjar |
| Area | 13.4 km2 (5.2 sq mi) |
| Country | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 4,500 |
| Density | 335.8/km2 (870/sq mi) |
Gallery
View of the island
View of the island
View of the island
View of the island
Vestmannaeyjar harbour in Heimaey
Heimaey Media
Vestmannaeyjar harbour, Heimaey, Westman Islands, Suðurland, Iceland.
View from the Helgafell, looking north-west
Sketch showing the changes to Heimaey caused by the eruption of Eldfell
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