Streymoy

Streymoy
Strømø
Skælingsfjall (767 m) on Streymoy
Skælingsfjall (767 m) on Streymoy
Location within the Faroe Islands
Location within the Faroe Islands
Coordinates: 62°08′N 7°01′W / 62.133°N 7.017°W / 62.133; -7.017
StateKingdom of Denmark
Constituent countryFaroe Islands
RegionStreymoy
Area
 • Total373 km2 (144 sq mi)
 • Rank1
Population
 (01-2020)
 • Total24,682[1]
 • Rank1
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (WEST)
Calling code298

Streymoy (Faroese pronunciation: [ˈstɾeɪ̯mɔɪ̯], Danish: Strømø) is the largest and most populated island of the Faroe Islands. The capital, Tórshavn, is located on its southeast coast. The name means "island of currents". It also refers to the largest region of the country that also includes the islands of Hestur, Koltur and Nólsoy.


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