Greater Reykjavík (, meaning "The Capital Region") is a name used collectively for
Reykjavík and six
municipalities around it. The area is by far the largest urban area in
Iceland. Each municipality has its independent elected council. With a population of 200,852, Greater Reykjavík comprises over 60% of the population of Iceland in an area that is only just over 1% of the total size of the country. Municipal governments cooperate extensively in various fields; for example with waste policy, shared public transport and a joint fire brigade.