Raufarhofn

Iceland
Raufarhofn, Iceland
Photo: Eysteinn Guðni Guðnason CC BY-SA 4.0 source

Iceland's northernmost town, Raufarhöfn sits on the northeastern tip of the Melrakkaslétta peninsula, within walking distance of the sea. This compact fishing hamlet has operated a staffed weather observation station since 1920. Fishing remains the primary livelihood, and the settlement has been classified as a vulnerable community due to significant population decline since the early 2000s.

  • Population188
  • Nearest water1.5 km
  • Nearest mountain1.5 km

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