Torshavn (Tórshavn), Streymoy

Torshavn: Located on the southern coast of Streymoy, this is the largest city in the Faroe Islands and the center of its administration, economy, and culture.

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Location of Tórshavn on Streymoy map.

Quick Facts about Tórshavn

Population 13,541
Country Faroe Islands
State Streymoy (Faroe Islands)
County Tórshavn
Area 117 km2
Latitude & Longitude 62.0097,-6.7716
Altitude 79 feet / 24 meters
Capital city Tórshavn is capital of Tórshavnar, Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands
Time Zone Atlantic/Faroe
Local time 03:36:58 (23rd April 2026)
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Geography

Tórshavn is located at 62°0'35"N 6°46'18"W (62.0097300, -6.7716400).

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1788 600 - estimation process
1801 554 -8.3% estimation process
1865 900 38.44% estimation process
1950 5,600 83.93% estimation process
1986 12,461 55.06% estimation process
1991 12,852 3.04% estimation process
1996 11,607 -10.73% estimation process
2001 12,327 5.84% estimation process
2006 12,468 1.13% estimation process
2011 12,296 -1.4% estimation process
2018 13,123 6.3% estimation process
2019 13,326 1.52% estimation process
2020 13,541 1.59% estimation process
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