Norðdepil

Norðdepil [no ː ɹ ˌ de ː pɪl ] ( Danish spelling: Norddeble ) is a place of the Faroe Islands on the island Borðoy, which belongs to the region of the northern islands.

  • Population: 173 (1 January 2007 )
  • Postal Code: FO -730
  • Municipality: Hvannasunds municipal

Norðdepil was founded in 1866. 1895 opened the school, and from 1897 to 1912 here was a whaling station.

Norðdepil is connected since 1963 by a causeway with the place Hvannasund on Viðoy. Since it is located on the opposite bank, and Norðdepil Hvannasund are often seen as a place.

Two tunnel Norðdepil is connected to the regional " capital " Klaksvík since 1967. On the east coast Borðoys along a road leads Múli. In Norðdepil is the only one traffic light north of the islands.

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