Skopun Postal Codes, Sandoyar sýsla, Færøerne Denmark

The postal code for Skopun is 240 in Færøerne, Sandoyar sýsla, Denmark. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Skopun.

Skopun on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Skopun 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 Skopun

Key Facts

Skopun is a municipality located on the island of Sandoy in the Faroe Islands, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Situated on the western coast of Sandoy, Skopun faces the Atlantic Ocean and is positioned approximately 20 kilometers south of the capital region of Tórshavn across the Sandoyarfjørður sound. With an area of just 0.5 square kilometers, Skopun is one of the smallest municipalities in the Faroe Islands by land area. The municipality encompasses the town of Skopun itself, which serves as the administrative center for the Sandoyar sýsla region. According to recent estimates, Skopun has a population of around 500 residents, making it a small but significant community within the Sandoy archipelago. The municipality is characterized by its coastal location, traditional Faroese architecture, and fishing heritage. While Skopun municipality contains no further administrative subdivisions beyond the town itself, it plays an important role in the regional administration of Sandoy. For those seeking postal services and addressing information, Skopun provides access to postal code data for its residential and commercial areas within this compact coastal municipality.