Tórshavn Municipality

Tórshavn Municipality
Tórshavnar kommuna (Faroese) Thorshavn Kommune (Danish)
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Coordinates: 62°02′N 6°53′W / 62.04°N 6.88°W / 62.04; -6.88
CountryDenmark
TerritoryFaroe Islands
IslandsStreymoy
Koltur
Hestur
Nólsoy
Area
 • Total
173 km2 (67 sq mi)
Population
 (January 2024)
 • Total
23,242
 • Density134/km2 (348/sq mi)
Websitetorshavn.fo

Tórshavn Municipality (Faroese: Tórshavnar kommuna; Danish: Thorshavn Kommune) is a municipality in the Danish territory of Faroe Islands. It encompasses the capital city of Tórshavn and its surrounding areas. It is the largest and most populous municipality in the Faroe Islands. It covers the southeastern coast of Streymoy island, and adjacent minor islands. The municipality serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of the archipelago. Its economy is largely driven by fishing, and maritime services.

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