Quick facts

Here are some quick facts about Suðuroy

Size: 166 km2 (4th largest of the Faroes)

Population: 4624 (9% of the Faroese population)

Number of villages: 15

Municipalities: 7

Population per municipality:

• Tvøroyri Municipality: 1736
• Vágur Municipality: 1356
• Hvalba Municipality: 677
• Sumba Municipality: 359
• Porkeri Municipality: 317
• Hov Municipality: 96
• Fámjin Municipality: 83

Source: Hagstova Føroya, April 2020