Hov
Hov is a village located on Suðuroy's east coast, in the Faroe Islands; it is frequently mentioned in the country's history. Salmon sea farming has been practiced in Hov since the 1980s.Places of Interest
Highlights include Hovs kirkja and Øravíkar kirkja.
Borgarknappur
Peak
Borgarknappur is a mountain in Suðuroy, Faroe Islands. Borgarknappur is situated 4½ km west of Hov.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Froðba and Porkeri.
Porkeri
Village
Porkeri is a village in the Faroe Islands, situated northeast of Vágur on Suðuroy's east coast. Porkeri is situated 4 km south of Hov.
Hov
- …lies at an elevation of 46 metres (151 feet)
- Also known as“Hov Municipality”“Hove”
- Location
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Latitude
61.5158° or 61° 30′ 57″ north
Longitude
-6.769° or 6° 46′ 8″ west
Open location code
9CHMG68J+8C
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Localities in the Area
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Highlights include Hovstúgva and Kolheyggjur.
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