Hov, Faroe Islands
Hov is a village located on Suduroy's east coast, in the Faroe Islands; it is frequently mentioned in the country's history.
Hov | |
|---|---|
Village and municipality | |
| Hov Municipality Hovs kommuna (Faroese) | |
Hov, view towards east | |
Location of Hovs kommuna in the Faroe Islands | |
Hov Location of Hov village in the Faroe Islands | |
| Coordinates: 61°30′30″N 6°45′29″W | |
| State | Kingdom of Denmark |
| Constituent country | Faroe Islands |
| Island | Suduroy |
| Municipality | Hovs |
| Population (March 2023) | |
| • Total | 104 |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (WEST) |
| Postal code | FO 960 |
| Climate | Cfc |
Salmon sea farming has been practiced in Hov since the 1980s. North of Hov along the old road to Øravík are interesting basalt columns that march along the hills.
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