Skála (reclaimed its original name ''Skála'' as opposed to incorrect ''Skáli'' in 2011;
Landverk
is a village on the east coast of the Faroese island of Eysturoy
Eysturoy (pronounced estroimeaning 'East Island') is a region and the second-largest of the Faroe Islands, both in size and population.
Description
Eysturoy is separated by a narrow sound from the main island of Streymoy. Eysturoy is extremely ...
, located in Runavík Municipality
Runavík Municipality ( fo, Runavíkar kommuna) is a municipality of the Faroe Islands. The town of Saltangará is the administrative centre.
Its area comprises parts of the island of Eysturoy.
It contains the following towns and villages:
...
.
Its postal code is FO 480. It has a population of 751 (August 2022). The current church in the village was opened in 1940.
Skála is home to the largest shipyard in the Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands ( ), or simply the Faroes ( fo, Føroyar ; da, Færøerne ), are a North Atlantic island group and an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark.
They are located north-northwest of Scotland, and about halfway bet ...
, with its fine harbour and good reputation for shipbuilding and repairs.
Sports
The village soccer team is called Skála Ítróttarfelag or Skála ÍF
Skála Ítróttarfelag (Skála ÍF) is a Faroese football club based in Skáli, municipality of Runavík. The club was founded on 15 May 1965. They currently play in the Betrideildin, which is the top football league of the Faroe Islands. Th ...
and the Skála Stadium
Skála (reclaimed its original name ''Skála'' as opposed to incorrect ''Skáli'' in 2011;Landverk
is capable of accommodating 2000 spectators.
The women's team is called EB-streymur/Skála.
See also
* List of towns in the Faroe Islands
This is a list of villages (and towns) of the Faroe Islands. :fo:Býir í Føroyum :de:Liste der Städte und Orte auf den Färöern
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:List Of Towns In The Faroe Islands
Towns
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References
Populated places in the Faroe Islands
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