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Akureyri is a town in the northern part of the Republic of Iceland (Lýðveldið Ísland). In terms of population, it is the second largest urban area after the Greater Reykjavík area but is the fourth largest municipality in Iceland after Reykjavík, Hafnarfjörður, and Kópavogur. Akureyri has a population of 17,304. The city is nicknamed the "Capital of North Iceland."
The area where Akureyri is located was settled in the 9th century but did not receive a municipal charter until 1786. The city was site of some Allied units during World War II. Further growth occurred after the war as the Icelandic population increasingly moved to urban areas.
The area has a warm climate due to geographical factors. Akureyri is an important port and fisheries centre. It is a regional population center and has not lost population due to the city being a tourist center.
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