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Kollafjørður, Faroe Islands

Streymoy · Faroe Islands

Kollafjørður is a small town in Streymoy, Faroe Islands with a population of 830. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

830 Population 5/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
112.2 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Faroe Timezone

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About Kollafjørður

Kollafjørður

Kollafjørður is a village in the Faroe Islands, located on the island of Streymoy. As of 29. April 2025, the village had a population of 815. Its postal code is FO 410. Until 2001 it was a municipality in its own right but is now part of the Tórshavn Municipality. It is located 21.8 kilometres (13.5 mi) by road north of Tórshavn, and stretches 7 km (4.3 mi) along the fjord of the same name.

People

Population830
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain112.2 in/yr
Sunny Days133/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population830
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates62.1117°, -6.9107°
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe
Country🇫🇴 Faroe Islands
State / ProvinceStreymoy
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation112.2 inches (2,849 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kollafjørður

Kollafjørður is a small town in Faroe Islands (Streymoy) with a population of 830. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.2 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Faroe.

Climate in Kollafjørður

Kollafjørður has an average annual temperature of 7°C (45°F). The hottest month is Aug (11.2°C), the coldest is Feb (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1403 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F 2.1° / 6.2° 162.9
Feb 3.8°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6° 130.4
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F 2° / 6.4° 131.8
Apr 5.4°C / 42°F 3.3° / 7.6° 96.4
May 7.1°C / 45°F 4.9° / 9.3° 68.0
Jun 9.2°C / 49°F 7.2° / 11.3° 63.8
Jul 10.9°C / 52°F 9° / 12.8° 72.0
Aug 11.2°C / 52°F 9.2° / 13.2° 91.2
Sep 9.9°C / 50°F 8° / 11.8° 127.2
Oct 7.6°C / 46°F 5.6° / 9.5° 148.3
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 3.7° / 7.6° 156.7
Dec 4.3°C / 40°F 2.2° / 6.4° 154.5
Kollafjørður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below Faroe Islands avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days133 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area156.7 sq mi (406.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates62.1117°N, 6.9107°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.2"
195% above Faroe Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 4.92"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 12.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 9.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 11.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 8.1 in
May 44°F (7°C) 6.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in Driest
July 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in
August 51°F (11°C) 6.4 in Warmest
September 48°F (9°C) 10.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 12.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 12.9 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 12.2 in

Kollafjørður has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 37°F in January to 51°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 112.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.9") and June the driest (4.9").

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Schools in Kollafjørður

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kollafjarðar Skúli
Hósvíkar Skúli
Dugni
Trygdardepilin við Áir
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Radio Stations near Kollafjørður

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM1 88,7 MP3 128 kbps
Rás 2 faroe islands, rás 2 MP3
KVF2 MP3 192 kbps
KVF - Tingvarp MP3 96 kbps
60 north radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Kollafjørður

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bátasavn
Blásastova
Bygdarsavnið
Bygdasavnið Forni
Faroese National Heritage
Former Whaling Station
Hoyvíksgarður
Kirkjbøargarður
Látrið
National Gallery of the Faroe Islands
Nordic House in the Faroe Islands
The SagaMuseum
Tjóðsavnið

Libraries in Kollafjørður

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bókasavn0.0
Býarbókasavnið0.0
Hvalvíkar Bókasavn0.0
Landsbókasavnið0.0

Cafes in Kollafjørður

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Smiðjan í Kollafirði

Gas Stations in Kollafjørður

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EFFO

Banks in Kollafjørður

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Betri Banki

Breweries in Kollafjørður

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Okkara
OY

Stadiums & Teams in Kollafjørður

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kollafjørður

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vágar AirportFAELarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Kollafjørður

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blákrossheimið

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kollafjørður

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hósvíkar kirkja
Kollafjarðar kirkja
Kollafjarðar Missiónshús
Zion í Kollafirði

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Waterfalls
12
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Faroe

🇫🇴 About Faroe Islands

Capital Torshavn
Population 48,497
Area 1,399 km²
GDP (USD) $3,943,131,022
GDP per capita $72,465
HDI 0.920
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Urban population 39.2%
Currency DKK (Krone)
Languages Danish, Faroese
Calling code +298
TLD .fo
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Faroe Islands

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nýggjársdagur
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Skírhósdagur
Apr 3 Good Friday Langifríggjadagur
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Páskadagur
Apr 6 Easter Monday 2. Páskadagur
Apr 25 National Flag Day Flaggdagur
May 1 General Prayer Day Dýri biðidagur
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmalsferðar dagur
May 24 Pentecost Hvítasunnudagur
May 25 Whit Monday 2. Hvítasunnudagur
Jun 5 Constitution Day Grundlógardagur Danmarkar
Jul 28 Saint Olav's Eve Ólavsøkuaftan
Jul 29 Saint Olav's Day Ólavsøkudagur
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Jólaaftanskvøld
Dec 25 Christmas Day Jóladagur
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day 2. Jóladagur
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nýggjársaftan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kollafjørður

What is the population of Kollafjørður?

Kollafjørður has a population of 830 residents and is located in Faroe Islands. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 156.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kollafjørður?

Kollafjørður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 112.2 inches.

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