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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