Dalvík
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| Coordinates: 65°58′N 18°32′W / 65.967°N 18.533°W | |
| Constituency | Northeast |
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| Population (2008) | |
| - Total | 1,948 |
| Postal Codes: 620-621 | |
| Website | http://www.dalvik.is/ |
Dalvík is a fishing village in Eyjafjörður, Iceland.
The municipality of Dalvíkurbyggð was formed in 1998 by the merger of three districts of outer Eyjafjörður; the town of Dalvík and the rural districts of Svarfaðardalur and Árskógur. The logo of Dalvíkurbyggð shows three mountains, signifying the joining of the three communities.
The population of the village Dalvík is approximately 1,400 and close to 2,000[1] in the municipality.
The town's name Dal-vík means "dale-bay".
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[edit] History
[edit] Geography
[edit] Transportation
Dalvík harbour is a regional commercial port for import and fishing; the ferry Sæfari, which sails from Dalvík, serves the island of Grímsey, Iceland's northernmost community, which lies on the Arctic Circle.
[edit] Culture
The annual Fiskidagur is held the first or second Saturday of August, attended by up to 30,000 people who enjoy a free fish buffet sponsored by the local fishing industry[2].
[edit] Sports
In sports, Dalvík is probably most known for alpine skiing with Böggvisstaðafjall ski area one of the best known ski areas in Iceland. The town has produced a series of skiers that have represented Iceland in the Olympics, World Cups, World Championships, European Cups as well as other international and national competitions. Amongst these have been Daníel Hilmarsson, Sveinn Brynjólfsson and currently Björgvin Björgvinsson.
Football teams from the village have had their ups and downs but have managed to produce some nationally known players but the mostly known is without doubt the Queens Park Rangers forward Heiðar Helguson.
Hamar golf club is a thriving club that has a 9 hole golf course a short drive outside Dalvík.
[edit] Economy
The local economy is based upon fisheries and fish processing, in addition to various industrial and food enterprises, services, and increasingly hi tech industry.
[edit] Education
[edit] Twin cities
[edit] Notable natives
- Heiðar Helguson - Professional footballer with English Football League Championship team Queens Park Rangers.
- Gunnlaugur Lárusson - Electric guitarist and a founding member of the Icelandic band Brain Police.
- Johann K. Petursson - "The Viking Giant".
- Friðrik Ómar - Euroband
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Hagstofa Íslands, Statistics Iceland Website
- ^ The Great Fish Day, Iceland Review article
[edit] External links
Coordinates: 65°58′N 18°32′W / 65.967°N 18.533°W
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