Høvdin
Høvdin is a headland in Sandoyar, Faroe Islands and has an elevation of around 130 metres. Høvdin is situated near the locality Hælur, as well as near Skarvatangi.- Headland with an elevation of around 130 metres (410 feet)
- …is also known as “Hövden”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Knútur and Skúvoyar kirkja.
Knútur
Peak
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Knútur is marginally the highest point of Skúvoy in the central Faroe Islands.
Skúvoyar kirkja
Church
Skúvoyar kirkja is a church, which is situated 3 km southeast of Høvdin.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Skúvoy and Skarvanes.
Skúvoy
Village
The village Skúvoy lies on the east side of the island with the same name. Skúvoy is situated 3 km southeast of Høvdin.
Skarvanes
Village
Skarvanes is a village on Sandoy, in the Faroe Islands. Skarvanes is situated 6 km east of Høvdin.
Sandur
Village
Sandur is a village on the south coast of the island of Sandoy in the Faroe Islands. Sandur is situated 6 km north of Høvdin.
Høvdin
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Latitude
61.78455° or 61° 47′ 4″ north
Longitude
-6.85294° or 6° 51′ 11″ west
Open location code
9CHMQ4MW+RR
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Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Høvdamøl and Klettarnir.
Faroe Islands: Highlights
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