Hvalba Postal Codes: 850 to 860 | Suðuroyar sýsla, Færøerne

Key Facts

Hvalba is a village and municipality located in Suðuroyar sýsla, the southernmost region of the Faroe Islands, which is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Situated on the island of Suðuroy, Hvalba lies along the western coast, approximately 5 kilometers north of the island's main settlement, Tvøroyri. The village is nestled in a scenic valley surrounded by dramatic cliffs and mountains, with its harbor providing access to the North Atlantic Ocean. Hvalba covers an area of about 15 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 600 residents, making it one of the larger settlements on Suðuroy. The municipality encompasses the village itself and its immediate surroundings, with no further administrative subdivisions. Historically, Hvalba has been an important whaling and fishing community, and it remains economically connected to maritime activities while also serving as a residential center for the northern part of the island. To access detailed postal code information for properties and addresses within Hvalba municipality, visitors can explore the specific location data available through our postal code directory.