Hvannasund Postal Codes, Norðoya sýsla, Færøerne Denmark

Find all official postal codes and zip codes for Hvannasund, located in Færøerne, Norðoya sýsla, Denmark. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within Hvannasund to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.

Hvannasund on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Hvannasund municipalities in Denmark. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Hvannasund

Key Facts

Hvannasund is a municipality located in the Norðoya sýsla region of the Faroe Islands, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Situated on the northeastern coast of the island of Viðoy, Hvannasund occupies a strategic position at the narrow sound separating Viðoy from the larger island of Borðoy to the south. The municipality covers approximately 150 square kilometers and has a population of around 400 residents, making it one of the more sparsely populated areas in the Faroe Islands. Hvannasund is administratively divided into several small villages and settlements, with the main population centers being Hvannasund itself and the nearby village of Norðdepil. The region is characterized by dramatic coastal cliffs, rugged mountainous terrain, and the distinctive sound that gives the municipality its name. As part of the Norðoyar (Northern Islands) archipelago, Hvannasund offers access to detailed postal code information for its constituent settlements, facilitating communication and services throughout this remote but culturally significant Faroese community.