Hestfalsgjógv
Hestfalsgjógv is a cleft in Vágar, Faroe Islands. Hestfalsgjógv is situated nearby to the locality Oyrargjógv, as well as near Egilsnes.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kvívík and Sandavágur.
Kvívík
Village
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Kvívík is a village and municipality on the west coast of Streymoy in the Faroe Islands. Kvívík is situated 4½ km northeast of Hestfalsgjógv.
Sandavágur
Village
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Sandavágur is a town on the south coast of the Faroese island of Vágar. The name Sandavágur means sandy bay and refers to the sandy beach which used to be much larger than present. Sandavágur is situated 5 km south of Hestfalsgjógv.
Stykkið
Village
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Stykkið is a village on the west coast of the Faroese island Streymoy in Kvívík Municipality. The 2005 population was 42. Its postal code is FO 330. Stykkið was founded in 1845. Stykkið is situated 6 km east of Hestfalsgjógv.
Hestfalsgjógv
- Type: Cleft
- Also known as: “Hestfalsgjogv”
- Category: landform
- Location: Vágar, Faroe Islands, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
62.1° or 62° 6′ northLongitude
-7.15° or 7° 9′ westElevation
88 metres (289 feet)Open location code
9CJJ3RXX+XXGeoNames ID
2620351
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In Other Languages
“Hestfalsgjógv” goes by many names.
- Faroese: “Hestfalsgjógv”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Oyrargjógv and Egilsnes.
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