Norðargjógv
Norðargjógv is a cleft in Streymoy, Faroe Islands. Norðargjógv is situated nearby to the locality Gjánoyri, as well as near the village Langasandur.Places of Interest
Highlights include Norðskála kirkja.
Norðskála kirkja
Church
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Norðskála kirkja is a church, which is situated 3 km southeast of Norðargjógv.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Langasandur and Svínáir.
Langasandur
Village
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Langasandur is a village located on the Faroese island of Streymoy in the municipality of Sunda. The village was settled in 1938, the name Langasandur means Longbeach.
Svínáir
Village
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Svínáir is a village located on Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands, in Eiði Municipality. It is located 4 km north of Ljósá and 6.5 km west of Funningur. It is located 8.5 km south of Eiði, 4.6 km south of Ljósá and 2 km north of Norðskáli.
Norðskáli
Village
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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. Norðskáli is situated 3 km southeast of Norðargjógv.
Norðargjógv
- Type: Cleft
- Also known as: “Nordhargjogv”
- Category: landform
- Location: Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Nordic countries, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
62.2257° or 62° 13′ 33″ northLongitude
-7.05473° or 7° 3′ 17″ westElevation
157 metres (515 feet)Open location code
9CJJ6WGW+74GeoNames ID
2616155
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In Other Languages
“Norðargjógv” goes by many names.
- Faroese: “Norðargjógv”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Gjánoyri and Nesvík.
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