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Kópavogur, which literally translates to ‘seal pup inlet’ is the adjoining town located south of Reykjavik, towards the south-eastern part of Faxafloi. The town seal also displays a profile of Kópavogskirkja with a seal pup. Early settlement is said to have taken place during the 9th century close to Kópavogslækur brook and also the region between Kópavogsdalur Valley and Lake Elliðavatn, which showcases ruins of a bygone era.
Kópavogur, which literally translates to ‘seal pup inlet’ is the adjoining town located south of Reykjavik, towards the south-eastern part of Faxafloi. The town seal also displays a profile of Kópavogskirkja with a seal pup. Early settlement is said to have taken place during the 9th century close to Kópavogslækur brook and also the region between Kópavogsdalur Valley and Lake Elliðavatn, which showcases ruins of a bygone era. 
In fact, Kópavogur has been mentioned in various written accounts since 1523. Known for being a residential district, Kópavogur, located in the capital region, also has its share of commercial and industrial activity, besides having historical significance, as it was the site of the 1662 Kópavogur convention or Kópavogsfundurinn. Kópavogur, which has been the country’s second-largest town since the 1990s and is home to the largest shopping mall Smárlind, also boasts of various places of tourist interest, including the beautiful church set atop a hill Kópavogskirkja, Kópavogur Art Museum or Gerðarsafn showcasing modern and contemporary art, the natural History Museum, Public Library, Salurinn Concert Hall etc. Smaratorg Tower, which is Iceland’s tallest building, is also situated in Kópavogur, which in terms of size is Iceland’s second-largest municipality.
The rapidly-expanding town now has separate districts of Smárinn, Kársnes, Fífuhvammur, Vatnsendi and Digranes. The self-sufficient town also has a geothermal swimming pool Kópavogslaug, besides another large swimming pool and also its own weekly publication, Kópavogspósturinn.
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