Tórshavnar kommuna
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Tórshavnar kommuna is the municipality of the Faroese capital Tórshavn
and its surroundings. The municipality covers the southern half of Streymoy
island and adjacent minor islands.
Tórshavn
Tórshavn is the capital and largest town of the Faroe Islands. It is located in the southern part on the east coast of Streymoy. To the north west of the town lies the high mountain Húsareyn, and to the southwest, the high Kirkjubøreyn...
and its surroundings. The municipality covers the southern half of Streymoy
Streymoy
Streymoy is the largest and most populated island of the Faroe Islands. The capital, Tórshavn is located there. The name means "island of currents".- Geography :...
island and adjacent minor islands.
Population progression
Progression of the population of Tórshavn since 1801:| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1801 | 554 |
| 1854 | approx. 900 |
| 1900 | 1656 |
| 1925 | 2896 |
| 1950 | 5607 |
| 1975 | 11,329 |
| 1980 | 12,641 |
| 1985 | 13,507 |
| 1990 | 14,689 |
| 1995 | 13,781 |
| 1997 | 15,844 |
| 1998 | 16,121 |
| 1999 | 16,469 |
| 2000 | 17,777 |
| 2001 | 18,067 |
| 2002 | 18,420 |
| 2005 | 19,282 |
| 2007 | 19,339 |
| 2020* | 23,000 |
| *Forecast | |