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.
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
A shipyard, also called a dockyard or boatyard, is a place where ships are built and repaired. These can be yachts, military vessels, cruise liners or other cargo or passenger ships. Dockyards are sometimes more associated with maintenance ...
in the Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands ( ), or simply the Faroes ( fo, Føroyar ; da, Færøerne ), are a North Atlantic archipelago, island group and an autonomous territory of the Danish Realm, Kingdom of Denmark.
They are located north-northwest of Scotlan ...
, with its fine harbour and good reputation for shipbuilding and repairs.
Sports
The village soccer team is called Skála Ítróttarfelag or Skála ÍF 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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