Leirvík

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Faroese stamp FO 551 issued 13 February 2006
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Leirvíkar kommuna on the map of the Faroer.
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Leirvíkar kommuna on the map of the Faroer.

Leirvík (Danish: Lervig) is a town on the Faroe Islands and an important regional ferry harbour at the east coast of the second largest island Eysturoy. Leirvík has 867 inhabitants (December 31, 2002.)

It is the only town in the Leirvíkar kommuna (Leirvik Commune).

Archaeological excavations have shown that the town was first settled the 9th century by the Vikings. It is said that all inhabitants died in 1349 because of the Black Death.

Apart from the important ferry connection to Klaksvík, Leirvík is also important for its fishing industry.

The Norðoyatunnilin, a submarine tunnel to Klaksvík was opened in April 2006.

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