Víkarbyrgi

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Map of south Suðuroy showing location of Víkarbyrgi.
Map of south Suðuroy showing location of Víkarbyrgi.

Víkarbyrgi is a former village on the Faroese island of Suðuroy. It no longer has a population. It retains a postal code (FO 928) and is located at N 61° 26' 34 W 6° 43' 28. The etymology of its name is reputed to be connected with an early settlement of Irish monks who predated the arrival of the Vikings. The last inhabitants had left Víkarbyrgi by 2003.

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Coordinates: 61°26′34″N, 6°43′28″W