Southern Region, by municipality
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What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
2 facilities
| Fangelsið SogniÖlfus | Open prison | Sveitarfélagið Ölfus | +354 520 5971 | — |
| Litla-HraunEyrarbakki | Prison | Sveitarfélagið Árborg | +354 520 5900 | 45 |
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Southern Region, Iceland have?
The atlas lists 2 prisons, jails and detention centres in Southern Region, Iceland, including 1 prison and 1 open prison.
Which police agencies serve Southern Region, Iceland?
5 police units are listed for Southern Region, Iceland, all recorded as police stations.
Can I look up a prisoner in Southern Region, Iceland?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Iceland. Contact the facility or Fangelsismálastofnun, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which municipality has the most facilities?
Sveitarfélagið Árborg, with 1 prison or jail and 1 police unit.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 2 entries of 2. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
Which authority is responsible for prisons in Southern Region, Iceland?
Prisons in Iceland, including those in Southern Region, are run by Fangelsismálastofnun.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Southern Region, Iceland?
The atlas lists 1 open prison here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
How are the listings for Southern Region, Iceland organised?
The atlas files Southern Region, Iceland by municipality, following official administrative boundaries; 6 municipalities currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the municipality where it is located; Sveitarfélagið Árborg is the largest by number of entries.
Where can I reach the police in Southern Region, Iceland?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 5 police units here. Open a municipality to see the units in each area.