Skarø

Skarø
Aerial view of the South Funen Archipelago, with Skarø on the lower left and Drejø on the right
Geography
Coordinates55°0′15″N 10°28′2″E / 55.00417°N 10.46722°E / 55.00417; 10.46722
Area1.97 km2 (0.76 sq mi)
Administration
RegionSouthern Denmark
MunicipalitySvendborg Municipality
Demographics
Population26 (2024)

Skarø (Danish pronunciation: [ˈskɑːˌʁœˀ]) is a Danish island south of Funen. The island covers an area of 1.97 square kilometres (0.76 square miles) and has 26 inhabitants. It is one of the smallest islands in the South Funen Archipelago.

Skarø was historically located within the Parish of Drejø. Today it is part of Svendborg Municipality within the Region of Southern Denmark. The island can be reached by ferry from Svendborg and Drejø. It is a popular tourist destination and its largest business, Skarø Is, sells ice cream globally.

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