Skálagjógv

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

Places of Interest

Highlights include Eysturtindur and Vikar.

Peak
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is the second highest point - 714 m - on the island of Vágoy, . is situated 3½ km southwest of Skálagjógv.

Dwelling
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Víkar is an abandoned village in the on the north coast of the island of . The name Víkar means coves in Faroese, a name with a similar meaning to that of the island of Vágar itself.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bøur and Slættanes.

Village
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Vágar is an island in the , the island is also called Vága in combination with other words. is situated 5 km south of Skálagjógv.

Hamlet
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is a village on the island of in the western Faroes, which is now abandoned and only used as summer homes. , like the also-abandoned village of , is on the northern coast of the island. is situated 5 km northeast of Skálagjógv.

Village
Photo: Stig Nygaard, CC BY 2.0.
Vágar is an island in the , the island is also called Vága in combination with other words. is situated 6 km southwest of Skálagjógv.

Skálagjógv

Latitude
62.1325° or 62° 7′ 57″ north
Longitude
-7.33789° or 7° 20′ 16″ west
Elevation
76 metres (249 feet)
Open location code
9CJJ4MJ6+XR
Geo­Names ID
2613928
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Satellite Map

Discover Skálagjógv from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Skálagjógv” goes by many names.
  • Faroese: “Skálagjógv”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Klubbin and Ritunøva.

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