Tórshavnar, Faroe Islands
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| Coordinates: 62°02′N 6°53′W / 62.04°N 6.88°WCoordinates: 62°02′N 6°53′W / 62.04°N 6.88°W | |
| State |  Kingdom of Denmark |
| Constituent country |  Faroe Islands |
| Island | Streymoy (and others) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 173 km2 (67 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 19,339 |
| • Density | 112/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Website | torshavn.fo |
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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.
Population progression [edit]
Progression of the population of Tórshavn since 1801:
| Year | Population |
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| 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 |
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