Fetlar
Fetlar is one of the North Isles of Shetland, Scotland, with a usually resident population of 61 at the time of the 2011 census. Its main settlement is Houbie on the south coast, home to the Fetlar Interpretive Centre. Other settlements include Aith, Funzie, Herra and Tresta. Fetlar is the fourth-largest island of Shetland and has an area of just over 4,000 ha (9,900 acres).
| Old Norse name | Fætilar |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | Unclear |
| Location | |
Fetlar Fetlar shown within Shetland | |
| OS grid reference | HU620919 |
| Coordinates | 60.60°N 0.87°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Shetland |
| Area | 4,078 ha (15+3⁄4 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 25 |
| Highest elevation | Vord Hill 158 m (518 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Shetland Islands |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 61 |
| Population rank | 52 |
| Population density | 1.5/km2 (3.9/sq mi) |
| Largest settlement | Houbie |
| References | |
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