Skála (reclaimed its original name Skála as opposed to incorrect Skáli in 2011;Landverk is a village on the east coast of the Faroese island of Eysturoy, located in Runavík Municipality.
Its postal code is FO 480. It has a population of 791 (February 2026). The current church in the village was opened in 1940.
Skála is home to the largest shipyard in the Faroe Islands, with its fine harbour and good reputation for shipbuilding and repairs.
Sports The village football team is called Skála Ítróttarfelag or Skála ÍF and the Skála Stadium is capable of accommodating 2,000 spectators. They compete in MeistaraDeildin, the Faroese Premier League.
The women's team is called EB-streymur/Skála.
Skála is also home to Stranda Ítróttarfelag shortened StÍF, a handball team that competes in the top division of the Faroese handball league.
See also List of towns in the Faroe Islands
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