Bláskógabyggð (pronunciation [ˈplauːˌskouː(ɣ)aˌpɪɣθ]) is a municipality located in Iceland's Southern Region. Its major settlements are Laugarás and Laugarvatn. The municipality was formed in 2002 after the merger of Laugardalshreppur, Biskupstungnahreppur and Þingvallahreppur. Within the area of the municipality lies an enclave of another municipality, Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur.

Bláskógabyggð
Location of Bláskógabyggð
Location of Bláskógabyggð
Bláskógabyggð is located in Iceland
Bláskógabyggð
Bláskógabyggð
Coordinates: 64°16′35″N 20°24′03″W / 64.2764°N 20.4009°W / 64.2764; -20.4009
CountryIceland
RegionSouthern Region
ConstituencySouth Constituency
Established9 June 2002
Government
 • ManagerValtýr Valtýsson
Area
 • Total3,300 km2 (1,300 sq mi)
Population
 • Total931
 • Density0.28/km2 (0.7/sq mi)
Postal code(s)
840
Municipal number8721
Websiteblaskogabyggd.is
Blesi, geothermal area of Geysir.

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