Skarðsgjógv

Skarðsgjógv is a cleft in , . Skarðsgjógv is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the hamlet .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kunoyar kirkja.

Church
Photo: DavideGorla, CC BY 2.0.
is a church, which is situated 3 km southwest of Skarðsgjógv.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Skarð and Skálatoftir.

Hamlet
Photo: Tofts, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is an abandoned village on the east coast of the island of in the region of the Faroes. means mountain pass. On 23 December 1913, all seven able-bodied men of the village perished while out fishing in the village boat.

Hamlet
Photo: Tofts, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a hamlet.

Village
Photo: Erik Christensen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a village and municipality in the . The village itself is located on the western shores of the island of , which the town is named after. is situated 3 km south of Skarðsgjógv.

Skarðsgjógv

Latitude
62.31667° or 62° 19′ north
Longitude
-6.65° or 6° 39′ west
Elevation
134 metres (440 feet)
Open location code
9CJM888X+MX
Geo­Names ID
2613867
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Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

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