Vogar () is a

municipality A municipality is usually a single administrative division having municipal corporation, corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate. The term ''municipality' ...

located on the

Reykjanes Peninsula Southern Peninsula (, ) is an administrative unit and part of Reykjanesskagi (pronounced ), or Reykjanes Peninsula, a region in southwest Iceland. It was named after Reykjanes, the southwestern tip of Reykjanesskagi. The region has a populatio ...

in western Iceland, between

Reykjavík Reykjavík is the Capital city, capital and largest city in Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland on the southern shore of Faxaflói, the Faxaflói Bay. With a latitude of 64°08′ N, the city is List of northernmost items, the worl ...

and

Keflavík Keflavík (pronounced , meaning ''Driftwood Bay'') is a town in the Reykjanes region in southwest Iceland. It is included in the municipality of Reykjanesbær whose population as of 2016 is 15,129. In 1995, Keflavík merged with nearby Njar ...

. Its centre and seat is in the town of Vogar. The town features low-lying terrain and the economy is centered on food production, gas extraction,

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, and tourism services. Covering approximately , it had around 1,500 residents in 2024. The small community has a tight-knit coastal culture, with recreational facilities and local events emphasizing marine heritage.

Geography

Vogar lies on Iceland’s

in western Iceland. Covering approximately , it lies on the southern coast, about from

Keflavík International Airport Keflavík Airport ( ) , also known as Reykjavík–Keflavík Airport, is the largest airport in Iceland and the country's main airline hub, hub for international transportation. The airport is located approximately west of the town of Keflaví ...

and southwest of

. The topography is predominantly flat, with mean elevation around above sea level, set against the backdrop of low coastal plains. Terrain includes coastal shoreline, ponds (e.g., Vógatjörn) and boggy wetlands, reflecting typical coastal and subarctic landscapes.

Demographics

As of 2024, Vogar municipality had approximately 1,500 inhabitants, with about 1,388 residing in the urban town area. The population included 805 males and 695 females and 321 people under the age of 18.

Economy

The economy is centered on food production, with many residents commuting to jobs in nearby towns. An automated gas extraction plant and

are other economic drivers. Tourism and hospitality services include a hotel, camping site, swimming pool, golf course, and gas station. Vogar maintains a close-knit community ethos, with marine tourism focused on bird-watching, shoreline ecology, and ecological activities.

Transportation

Vogar is accessible via Route 425 and has well-maintained local roads, integrated into Iceland's national road network. It lies close to Keflavík International Airport, while

Reykjavík Airport Reykjavík Airport ( Icelandic: ''Reykjavíkurflugvöllur'') is the main domestic airport serving Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. The airport is located about from the city centre. It is the domestic hub of Icelandair flights and has two r ...

domestic routes. There is a high car ownership and there are no railways. Digital connectivity is strong, supported by Iceland’s high speed internet broadband network.

References

External links

Official website
{{Authority control Municipalities of Iceland Southern Peninsula (Iceland)