Skarðsá
Skarðsá is a stream in Eysturoy, Faroe Islands. Skarðsá is situated near the village Norðskáli, as well as near Oyrarbakki.Places of Interest
Highlights: Norðskála kirkja.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Norðskáli and Oyrarbakki.
Norðskáli
Village
Norðskáli is a settlement in the Faroe Islands on the island of Eysturoy, a few kilometres north of Oyri. Its name means north dwelling and its population is 330.
Oyrarbakki
Village
Oyrarbakki is a village on the west coast of the Faroese island of Eysturoy in the Sunda municipality, between Norðskáli and Oyri. In 2005 the population was 97, which grew to 163 as of 2023 Its postal code is FO 400.
Nesvík
Village
Nesvík is a village on the east coast of the Faroese island of Streymoy, located in the Sunda municipality. The population has been 0 since 2016, when the last inhabitants left.
Skarðsá
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Skardhsa”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
62.21667° or 62° 13′ north
Longitude
-6.98333° or 6° 59′ west
Elevation
242 metres (794 feet)
Open location code
9CJM6288+MM
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
“Skarðsá” goes by many names.
- Faroese: “Skarðsá”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Svínáir and Oyri.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Lítlafelli and Nøvin.
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