# Sandgerði

> municipality in Southern Peninsula, Iceland

**Wikidata**: [Q1019466](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1019466)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandgerði)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sandgeri

## Summary
Sandgerði is a human settlement and city located in the Southern Peninsula of Iceland. Originally established as an independent municipality, it was officially dissolved on June 10, 2018, when it merged into the new municipality of Suðurnesjabær. As of the start of 2018, the settlement had a population of 1,779 and serves as a distinct locality within the UTC±00:00 time zone.

## Key Facts
- **Instance Of**: Human settlement, city, and formerly a municipality of Iceland (until June 10, 2018).
- **Location**: Situated in the Southern Peninsula Region of Iceland; following the 2018 merger, it is associated with the locality of Sandgerðisbær.
- **Coordinates**: Located at approximately 64.0372° N, 22.7021° W (alternative coordinates: 64.0375° N, 22.7081° W).
- **Population**: Recorded at 1,708 on January 1, 2017, and 1,779 on January 1, 2018.
- **Merger**: The municipality of Sandgerði ceased to exist on June 10, 2018, merging into Suðurnesjabær.
- **Time Zone**: Observes UTC±00:00.
- **Country**: Iceland.
- **Aliases**: Also known as Sandgerdisbær, Sandgerdi, Sandgerdisbaer, Sandgerðisbær, Basendar, and Básendar.
- **Official Website**: http://www.sandgerdi.is/
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -2652049.
- **Who's On First ID**: 101803637.
- **iNaturalist Place ID**: 33072.
- **MusicBrainz Area ID**: 7f6e662a-a329-44c2-b9fe-a61aa2af6de3.
- **GeoNames ID**: 3426212 (and secondary ID 3413727).
- **VIAF ID**: 1898152139976311100008.
- **Freebase ID**: /m/03g_q4t.
- **Sitelink Count**: 29 (indicating presence on 29 different language versions of Wikipedia).
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Available in 26 languages including ceb, cs, da, de, en, es, eu, fa, fr, id, is, it, lt, mk, ms, nl, no, pl, pt, ru, se, sh, sq, sv, uk, zh, and zh_min_nan.

## FAQs
**Is Sandgerði still a municipality?**
No, Sandgerði ceased to be a municipality on June 10, 2018, when it was merged into the larger municipality of Suðurnesjabær. It remains a recognized human settlement and city.

**What is the population of Sandgerði?**
The population was recorded as 1,779 on January 1, 2018, an increase from 1,708 recorded on January 1, 2017.

**Where is Sandgerði located?**
Sandgerði is located in the Southern Peninsula of Iceland. Geographically, it lies at a latitude of approximately 64.04° N and a longitude of 22.70° W.

**What are some alternative names for Sandgerði?**
The settlement is known by several aliases, including Sandgerdisbær, Sandgerdi, Sandgerdisbaer, Sandgerðisbær, Basendar, and Básendar.

**What timezone is used in Sandgerði?**
Sandgerði follows the UTC±00:00 timezone.

## Why It Matters
Sandgerði represents a specific case of local government reorganization in Iceland, transitioning from an independent administrative entity to a constituent part of the larger Suðurnesjabær municipality. This shift in 2018 highlights the ongoing trends in municipal consolidation to improve governance and resource management in the region. Despite the administrative merger, Sandgerði retains its identity as a distinct settlement with a recorded history and demographic presence. The location is cataloged across a wide array of global databases, from biodiversity tracking (iNaturalist) to music metadata (MusicBrainz), indicating its active recognition in various digital and scientific ecosystems. Its multilingual presence on Wikipedia underscores its relevance beyond local borders, serving as a point of interest for international travelers and researchers.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Merger**: Distinct for being a former municipality that merged into Suðurnesjabær in mid-2018.
- **Global Database Presence**: Uniquely identified across a vast network of platforms, including GeoNames, MusicBrainz, Who's On First, and Google Play.
- **Multilingual Recognition**: Featured on 29 distinct Wikipedia language editions, reflecting broad international interest or documentation.
- **Biodiversity Tracking**: Listed as a specific place ID (33072) on iNaturalist, facilitating the observation and cataloging of local flora and fauna.

## Body
### Identification and Aliases
Sandgerði is formally classified as a human settlement and a city. The entity is recognized by a variety of names, including Sandgerdisbær, Sandgerdi, Sandgerdisbaer, Sandgerðisbær, Basendar, and Básendar. These aliases appear in various databases and historical records, reflecting the linguistic evolution and administrative naming conventions of the region. The settlement holds a GNS Unique Feature Identifier of -2652049 and is categorized under the "Topic's main category" of Category:Sandgerði on Wikimedia projects.

### Geography and Location
Geographically, Sandgerði is situated within the country of Iceland. It falls within the Southern Peninsula Region, specifically associated with the locality context of Sandgerðisbær starting June 10, 2018. The settlement is positioned at coordinates 64.037222222222 latitude and -22.702094444444 longitude, with a secondary coordinate listing placing it at 64.0375 latitude and -22.708055555556 longitude. The area operates within the UTC±00:00 timezone. Visual documentation of the settlement is available through an image hosted on Wikimedia Commons.

### Administrative History
The administrative status of Sandgerði changed significantly in the late 2010s. Originally established as a "municipality of Iceland," this status was formally dissolved, abolished, or demolished on June 10, 2018. Following this dissolution, the municipality was merged into Suðurnesjabær. This merger applied specifically to the "municipality of Iceland" part of the entity's identity, meaning while the local government structure changed, the physical settlement remained. Prior to the merger, the entity was listed as being located in the "Southern Peninsula Region" until June 10, 2018, after which the location descriptor shifted to "Sandgerðisbær."

### Demographics
Demographic data for Sandgerði indicates a small but stable population. Statistics from Statistics Iceland (Hagstofa) record a population of 1,708 as of January 1, 2017. This number rose slightly to 1,779 by January 1, 2018, making the latter the preferred and most recent population figure available in the dataset.

### Digital and Cultural Presence
Sandgerði maintains a digital footprint through its official website, http://www.sandgerdi.is/. The settlement is widely represented on the internet, with a Wikipedia sitelink count of 29, corresponding to 26 different language editions including English, German, French, Russian, and Chinese. It is also the subject of a dedicated category on Wikimedia Commons. In addition to general encyclopedic coverage, Sandgerði is integrated into specialized databases: it has a MusicBrainz area ID (7f6e662a-a329-44c2-b9fe-a61aa2af6de3), an iNaturalist place ID (33072), a VIAF ID (1898152139976311100008), and a Who's On First ID (101803637). It also retains legacy identifiers from earlier knowledge graph projects such as Freebase (/m/03g_q4t) and multiple GeoNames IDs. The entity is even listed with a store ID on the Google Play platform. Additionally, it is associated with a "snarc_id" carrying the value "Colombian Championship 1993."

## References

1. GEOnet Names Server. 2018
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. MusicBrainz
4. [Source](http://px.hagstofa.is/pxen/sq/be7729c7-a361-457d-a4ff-f99c3920bc28)
5. [Statistics Iceland](https://px.hagstofa.is/pxen/pxweb/en/Ibuar/Ibuar__mannfjoldi__2_byggdir__sveitarfelog/MAN02001.px)
6. GeoNames
7. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)