Tvøroyri Municipality

Tvøroyri Municipality (Faroese: Tvøroyrar kommuna) is a municipality of the Faroe Islands with Tvøroyri as its administrative centre.[2]

Tvøroyri Municipality
Tvøroyrar kommuna (Faroese)
Location of Tvøroyri Municipality
Coordinates: 61°33′21″N 6°48′12″W / 61.555833°N 6.803333°W / 61.555833; -6.803333
State Kingdom of Denmark
Constituent country Faroe Islands
IslandsSuðuroy
Area
 • Total
43 km2 (17 sq mi)
Population
 (January 2024)[1]
 • Total
1,750
 • Density41/km2 (110/sq mi)
Websitewww.tvk.fo

The municipality is one of 7 on the island of Suðuroy and covers most of the northeast portion.[3]

It contains the following towns and villages:

Politics

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Municipal council

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Tvøroyri's municipal council consists of 7 members, elected every four years.

Election Party Total
seats
Turnout Elected
mayor
C G T
2016 3 1 3 7 90.1% Kristin Michelsen (T)
2020 3 4 90.1%
Data from Kvf.fo

References

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  1. ^ Population, municipalities and villages Statistics Faroe Islands
  2. ^ "Municipality of Tvoroyri". Archived from the original on 2016-06-23.
  3. ^ "Municipalities in Suduroy". Archived from the original on 2016-06-23.