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Sandavágur, Faroe Islands
Vágar · Faroe Islands
Sandavágur is a small town in Vágar, Faroe Islands with a population of 779. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
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About Sandavágur
Sandavágur is a town on the south coast of the Faroese island of Vágar.
The name Sandavágur means sandy bay and refers to the sandy beach which used to be much larger than present. From one point in Sandavágur you can get a view of all the southern islands in the Faroes. Sandavágur used to be a municipality until 1 January 2009, when it fused together with the neighbour village Miðvágur into the new Vágar municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 779 |
| Population Density | 39 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 62.0537°, -7.1498° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Faroe |
| Country | 🇫🇴 Faroe Islands |
| State / Province | Vágar |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 109.7 inches (2,785 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sandavágur
Sandavágur is a small town in Faroe Islands (Vágar) with a population of 779. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 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 109.7 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Faroe.
Climate in Sandavágur
Sandavágur 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below Faroe Islands avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 137 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.0537°N, 7.1498°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Faroe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 11.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 9.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 11.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 12.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 11.9 in |
Sandavágur has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 37°F in January to 51°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 109.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.6") and June the driest (4.8").
Schools in Sandavágur
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skúlin á Giljanesi | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sandavágur
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM1 88,7 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rás 2 | faroe islands, rás 2 | MP3 | |
| KVF2 | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Sandavágur
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dúvugarðar | ||||
| Former Whaling Station | ||||
| Kálvalíð | ||||
| Látrið | ||||
| The SagaMuseum | ||||
| Vestmanna Bygdarsavn |
Libraries in Sandavágur
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hvalvíkar Bókasavn | 0.0 | |||||
| Vestmanna Bókasavn | 0.0 |
Hotels in Sandavágur
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sandavágur
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sandavágur
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sandavágur
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krambúðin |
Airports Near Sandavágur
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vágar Airport | FAE | Large Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sandavágur
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of Sandavágur |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Faroe Islands
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Sandavágur?
Sandavágur has a population of 779 residents and is located in Faroe Islands. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 20.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sandavágur?
Sandavágur 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 137 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.7 inches.