Selfoss
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SELFOSS
Incorporated into : 1998 Aacute;rborg
Origin/meaning :
The arms show the bridge over the Hvitá river, as the village started to develop after the first bridge was completed in the early 20th 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)