Nólsoy
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| Coat of arms | Overview |
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| Consisting: | Islands of Nólsoy and Svínoy |
| Administration center: | Argavík |
| Sýsselmaður: | Bárður Højgaard (MF) |
Nólsoy is a county (sýsla) and an island in Kalduroyar. The county consists the islands of Nólsoy and Svínoy, the last one a tiny island just outside the harbour of Argavík, the largest town at Nólsoy.
Villages
Villages and towns in Nólsoy county:
- Argavík, the largest town with approx. five hundred inhabitants. Located at the southermost tip of Nólsoy, with a natural harbour formed by the island of Svínoy and a skerry; these landmasses coveres the harbour for bad weather. The largest workplace is the harbour, especially the shipyard. Ferry terminal with connection to Svínoy and Fjørðoy.
- Svínoy, located at the island with the same name, and covers the whole landmass. Between 10 and 20 inhabitants. Ferry connection to Argavík.
- Viðareiði, located at the western side of Nólsoy, just some kilometers north of Argavík. About 50 inhabitants. Road connection to Argavík, but no ferry; however there is wharf for smaller boats there.
| Counties in Kalduroyar |
| Borðoy • Eysturoyar • Fjørðoy • Nólsoy • Vindioyar |
