Sjóvar Municipality (Faroese: Sjóvar kommuna) is a municipality of the Faroe Islands. The name of the municipality has its origins from the farm Sjógv á Strondum which gave name to Sjóvar parish. The name comes from the Faroese word for seawater (sjógvur). [2] Sjóvar covers a part of the island of Eysturoy. It consists of the villages of Strendur, Innan Glyvur, Selatrað, Morskranes and Kolbanargjógv.[citation needed]
Sjóvar kommuna | |
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![]() Location of Sjóvar kommuna in the Faroe Islands | |
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Island | Eysturoy |
Area | |
• Total | 33 km2 (13 sq mi) |
Population (August 2022)[1] | |
• Total | 1,158 |
• Density | 35/km2 (91/sq mi) |
Municipalities of the Faroe Islands | ||
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