Vágur Postal Codes: 900 to 925 | Suðuroyar sýsla, Færøerne

Key Facts

Vágur is a municipality located in Suðuroyar sýsla, the southernmost region of the Faroe Islands, which are an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Situated on the island of Suðuroy, Vágur occupies a strategic position along the eastern coast of Vágsfjørður, a deep fjord that provides the settlement with excellent natural harbor conditions. The municipality covers an area of approximately 29 square kilometers and has a population of around 1,300 residents, making it one of the larger settlements in the Faroe Islands outside of the capital region. Vágur is divided into several distinct neighborhoods and includes the nearby village of Nes, which was incorporated into the municipality in 2005. The landscape surrounding Vágur is characterized by dramatic coastal cliffs, rolling green hills, and the distinctive Faroese terrain that has been shaped by centuries of North Atlantic weather patterns. As the administrative center for the southern part of Suðuroy, Vágur serves as an important hub for local government services, commerce, and transportation connections to other parts of the Faroe Islands. To access detailed postal code information for the various neighborhoods and addresses within Vágur municipality, visitors can explore the specific sub-regions through our comprehensive database.