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Hov
City in Suðuroy, Faroe Islands
Overview
Hov is a small, tranquil coastal village on the east coast of Suðuroy, Faroe Islands, surrounded by dramatic mountains and the North Atlantic. Known for its Viking history and natural scenery, Hov offers an authentic glimpse into Faroese rural life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Faroe Islands
Region
Suðuroy
Population
—
Time Zone
Atlantic/Faroe
Coordinates
61.51°, -6.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,365
Local Cost
$1,500
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
85
English
90
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
10.6°C
Winter Avg
6.2°C
Record High
14.7°C
Record Low
-2.4°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1132 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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