Kópavogur
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Population · 202640,228 residents
Settlement typeTown
Postal code200
Elevation40 m above sea level
Recommended stay2 hours

Kópavogur is a city and Iceland second largest municipality, with a population of 30,779.

It lies immediately south of Reykjavík and is part of the Greater Reykjavík Area. The name literally means seal pup bay. The town seal contains the profile of the church Kópavogskirkja with a seal pup underneath.

Kópavogur is largely made up of residential areas, but has commercial areas and a lot of industrial activity as well. The tallest building in Iceland, the Smáratorg tower, is located in central Kópavogur.

Source: See here
Picture: Anton Stefánsson

Known for

Kopavogskirkja church, Gerdarsafn museum, outdoor areas and a central Capital Region location

History

Founded1955

Local services

Grocery store
Fuel station
Restaurants
Café
Accommodation
Swimming pool
Pharmacy
Health care
EV charging
Public transport
Source Last verified: 9. September 2026

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