Hov, Faroe Islands
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Hov is a village located on Suduroy's east coast, in the Faroe Islands; it is frequently mentioned in the country's history.
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Hov | |
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Village and municipality | |
Hov Municipality Hovs kommuna (Faroese) | |
Coordinates: 61°30′30″N 6°45′29″W | |
State | Kingdom of Denmark |
Constituent country | Faroe Islands |
Island | Suduroy |
Municipality | Hovs |
Population (March 2023)[1] | |
• Total | 104 |
Time zone | GMT |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (WEST) |
Postal code | FO 960 |
Climate | Cfc |
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Salmon sea farming has been practiced in Hov since the 1980s. North of Hov along the old road to Øravík are interesting basalt columns that march along the hills.