Rituvík ( da, Ridevig) is a village on the southeast side 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 the municipality of Runavíkar.
History
Founded in 1873, its current church was built in 1955. The name Rituvík means ''Kittiwake Cove''.
Population
The 2015 population was 271. Its postal code is FO 640 and it had a Post Office for the three years 1964–1967.
References
See also
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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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Populated places in the Faroe Islands
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