Höfðavatn
Höfðavatn is a lagoon-like lake in northern Iceland. It is located in the municipality of Skagafjörður.
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| Location | Skagafjörður |
| Coordinates | 65°57′40″N 19°26′35″W |
| Basin countries | Iceland |
| Surface area | 10 km2 (3.9 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 6.4 m (21 ft) |
| Max. depth | 3.9 m (13 ft) |
| Settlements | Hofsós |
Geography
Höfðavatn lies at the fjord of Skagafjörður about 7 km north of the village of Hofsós.
The surface of the Höfðavatn is about 10 km ²; the maximum depth is 6.4 m, the middle depth 3.9 M.[1] North of the lake lies the Málmeyjarsund, west of Þórðarhöfði.
References
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