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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
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The arms show the bridge over the Hvitá river, as the village started to develop after the first bridge was completed in the early 20<sup>th</sup> century. Above the bridge is a seagull, below a stylised fish, symbol for the salmon in the river. | The arms show the bridge over the Hvitá river, as the village started to develop after the first bridge was completed in the early 20<sup>th</sup> century. Above the bridge is a seagull, below a stylised fish, symbol for the salmon in the river. | ||
[[Literature]] : Image obtained from the Icelandic Association of Municipalities (Samband Íslenzkra Svetarfélaga) | [[Literature]] : Image obtained from the Icelandic Association of Municipalities (Samband Íslenzkra Svetarfélaga) | ||
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[[Category:Icelandic municipalities]] | [[Category:Icelandic municipalities]] |
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