Sandur Postal Codes, Sandoyar sýsla, Færøerne Denmark

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

Sandur on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Sandur 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 Sandur

Key Facts

Sandur is a municipality located in the Sandoyar sýsla (Sandoy County) of the Faroe Islands, which is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Situated on the island of Sandoy, the municipality encompasses the village of Sandur itself, which serves as the administrative and cultural center of the island. Geographically, Sandur occupies a strategic position on the western coast of Sandoy, facing the Atlantic Ocean, and is characterized by its relatively flat terrain compared to the more mountainous islands of the Faroe archipelago. The municipality covers an area of approximately 48 square kilometers and has a population of around 600 people, making it the most populous settlement on Sandoy. Sandur is divided into the village proper and its surrounding rural areas, with no further administrative subdivisions within the municipality. The area is known for its rich historical significance, including archaeological sites dating back to the Viking Age, and its economy is primarily based on fishing, agriculture, and growing tourism. To access detailed postal code information for specific addresses within Sandur municipality, please use our postal code lookup tool.