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Gjóardalsgjógv

Gjóardalsgjógv is a cleft in , . Gjóardalsgjógv is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the locality .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Skarð and Skálatoftir.

Hamlet
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is an abandoned village on the east coast of the island of in the region of the Faroes. means mountain pass. On 23 December 1913, all seven able-bodied men of the village perished while out fishing in the village boat.

Hamlet
Photo: Tofts, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Gjóardalsgjógv.

Village
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is a hamlet on the island of in the Region of the Faroes. lies on the outermost northern edge of Borðoy's east coast. The origins of the settlement can be traced back to the 14th century. is situated 4½ km east of Gjóardalsgjógv.

Gjóardalsgjógv

Latitude
62.33986° or 62° 20′ 24″ north
Longitude
-6.66416° or 6° 39′ 51″ west
Elevation
46 metres (151 feet)
Open location code
9CJM88QP+W8
Geo­Names ID
2621419
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In Other Languages

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

Localities in the Area

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