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Location | Iceland |
Coordinates | 64°12′40″N 20°42′40″W / 64.21111°N 20.71111°W |
Basin countries | Iceland |
Surface area | 2.14 km2 (0.83 sq mi) |
Settlements | Bláskógabyggð |
Laugarvatn (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈlœyːɣarˌvahtn̥] ) is the name of a lake and a small town in the south of Iceland. The lake is smaller than the neighbouring Apavatn.
Laugarvatn lies within the Golden Circle, a popular tourist route, and acts as a staging post. The town has a population of about 200, [1] and lies predominantly along the west side of the lake. The lake contains geothermal springs under its surface, making it a popular swimming spot with some warm patches along the shoreline year-round.
Menntaskólinn að Laugarvatni (ML), a boarding gymnasium with approximately 200 students, is located in the town. Iceland University of Education's division of Sport and Physical Education was also located here.
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Laugarvatn | |
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Location | Iceland |
Coordinates | 64°12′40″N 20°42′40″W / 64.21111°N 20.71111°W |
Basin countries | Iceland |
Surface area | 2.14 km2 (0.83 sq mi) |
Settlements | Bláskógabyggð |
Laugarvatn (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈlœyːɣarˌvahtn̥] ) is the name of a lake and a small town in the south of Iceland. The lake is smaller than the neighbouring Apavatn.
Laugarvatn lies within the Golden Circle, a popular tourist route, and acts as a staging post. The town has a population of about 200, [1] and lies predominantly along the west side of the lake. The lake contains geothermal springs under its surface, making it a popular swimming spot with some warm patches along the shoreline year-round.
Menntaskólinn að Laugarvatni (ML), a boarding gymnasium with approximately 200 students, is located in the town. Iceland University of Education's division of Sport and Physical Education was also located here.