Hov, Faroe Islands
Hov | |
|---|---|
Village and municipality | |
| Hov Municipality Hovs kommuna (Faroese) | |
Hov, view towards east | |
Location of Hovs kommuna in the Faroe Islands | |
| Coordinates: 61°30′30″N 6°45′29″W / 61.50833°N 6.75806°W | |
| State | Kingdom of Denmark |
| Constituent country | Faroe Islands |
| Island | Suðuroy |
| Municipality | Hovs |
| Population (29 April 2025) | |
• Total | 107 |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (WEST) |
| Postal code | FO 960 |
| Climate | Cfc |
Hov is a village located on Suðuroy's east coast, in the Faroe Islands; it is frequently mentioned in the country's history.
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.