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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
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$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
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.
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