Hrunamannahreppur population surpasses 1,000 residents

The population of Hrunamannahreppur, a municipality in Iceland, reached 1,018 residents during the current year.

This growth follows a period where the area had 982 residents in December 2025. Aldís Hafsteinsdóttir, the municipal manager, attributed this growth to active construction and development across the region. New housing projects of various types are being built alongside agricultural infrastructure, such as barns and machinery, in rural areas. The municipality was recently named the municipality of the year for 2026.

Hafsteinsdóttir stated that the area offers a high quality of life and a strong sense of community. The location provides a balance of being far enough from the capital area to maintain a quiet atmosphere while remaining close enough to access diverse services. The region also serves as a winter destination, featuring volunteer-maintained skating rinks and cross-country skiing trails.