Sandoy Sýsla, Faroe Islands Genealogy

Historical Geography

 * Sandoy ("Sand Island") is the first of the five southern islands that make up the Faroe chain, the fifth biggest of all the Faroe Islands.
 * It also refers to the region that includes this island along with Skúvoy and Stóra Dímun.
 * As of January 2020, the largest population centre on the island is the village of Sandur with a population of 532.
 * Other settlements include Skarvanes, Skopun, Skálavík, Húsavík and Dalur.
 * The island is considered the best island for agriculture due to its fertile sandy soil.

Parishes

 * Húsavik (Husevig)
 * Sandur (Sand, Sands)
 * Skálavík (Skaalevik, Skålevig)
 * Skopun (Skopen)
 * Skúgvoy (Skuø)
 * Stóra Dimun (Dimon)