# Koltur

> island of the Faroe Islands

**Wikidata**: [Q208337](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q208337)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koltur)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/koltur

## Summary
Koltur is an island of the Faroe Islands, a North Atlantic archipelago organized as an autonomous constituent country of the Kingdom of Denmark since 1948-04-01. It belongs to Tórshavn Municipality and contains the Útoyggjar islands in the Outer Periphery of the Faroe Islands. Its coordinates are 61.9891 latitude and -6.9763 longitude.

## Key Facts
- Koltur is an island, defined as a piece of sub-continental land completely surrounded by water
- Located in the Faroe Islands, a North Atlantic archipelago organized as an autonomous constituent country of the Kingdom of Denmark (inception: +1948-04-01T00:00:00Z; country: , Q35; sitelink_count: 213)
- Part of Tórshavn Municipality, a municipality of the Faroe Islands (country: ; sitelink_count: 23)
- Part of the Faroe Islands (inception: +1948-04-01T00:00:00Z; country: , Q35; sitelink_count: 213)
- Contains Útoyggjar, islands in the Outer Periphery of the Faroe Islands (country: ; sitelink_count: 7)
- Coordinates: latitude 61.9891, longitude -6.9763
- Sitelink count: 47
- Wikipedia title: Koltur
- Wikidata description: island of the Faroe Islands
- Island classification sitelink count: 229

## FAQs
**Where is Koltur located?**  
Koltur sits within the Faroe Islands, specifically under Tórshavn Municipality. Its precise position is at latitude 61.9891 and longitude -6.9763.

**What administrative status does Koltur hold?**  
As part of the Faroe Islands, Koltur falls under an autonomous constituent country of the Kingdom of Denmark established on 1948-04-01. It aligns with Tórshavn Municipality in this North Atlantic archipelago.

**What does Koltur contain?**  
Koltur includes Útoyggjar, a group of islands identified in the Outer Periphery of the Faroe Islands. These have a sitelink count of 7 and connect to country .

**How is Koltur classified and documented?**  
Koltur qualifies as an island, a landform fully surrounded by water, with its own sitelink count of 47. Documentation appears under Wikipedia title "Koltur" and Wikidata description "island of the Faroe Islands."

## Why It Matters
Koltur represents a key segment of the Faroe Islands' geography, contributing to the North Atlantic archipelago's structure as an autonomous entity under Denmark since 1948-04-01. By housing Útoyggjar in the Outer Periphery, it extends the region's peripheral island network, supporting the overall territorial integrity tied to Tórshavn Municipality and country identifiers , , and Q35. Its documented presence, with 47 sitelinks and precise coordinates, aids in mapping and understanding the Faroe Islands' dispersed landforms, essential for regional autonomy and navigation in this sub-continental island context.

## Notable For
- Inclusion of Útoyggjar, distinguishing it as a container for Outer Periphery islands within the Faroe Islands framework
- Precise geographic pinpoint at 61.9891° N, -6.9763° W, enabling exact locational reference
- Strong Wikidata integration with 47 sitelinks, surpassing some municipal counterparts like Tórshavn's 23
- Direct tie to Faroe Islands' 1948 autonomy inception, embedding it in post-establishment territorial divisions
- Classification as a classic island landform amid an archipelago with 213 sitelinks

## Body
### Geography and Location
Koltur occupies coordinates at latitude 61.9891 and longitude -6.9763. It functions as an island, characterized as a piece of sub-continental land completely surrounded by water, with an associated sitelink count of 229 for the island category.

### Administrative Affiliations
Koltur originates in and locates within the Faroe Islands, a North Atlantic archipelago structured as an autonomous constituent country of the Kingdom of Denmark. This entity began on +1948-04-01T00:00:00Z, linking to countries  and Q35, alongside a sitelink count of 213.  
It also belongs to Tórshavn Municipality, designated as a municipality of the Faroe Islands, connected to country  with 23 sitelinks.  
Koltur serves as part of the parent Faroe Islands, repeating its inception date of +1948-04-01T00:00:00Z, countries  and Q35, and 213 sitelinks.

### Contained Elements
Koltur contains Útoyggjar, defined as islands in the Outer Periphery of the Faroe Islands. Útoyggjar ties to country  and holds a sitelink count of 7.

### Documentation and Properties
Koltur carries a sitelink count of 47. Its Wikipedia title reads "Koltur." The Wikidata description states "island of the Faroe Islands." These properties align with broader connections to island typology (229 sitelinks), Faroe Islands (213 sitelinks), and Tórshavn Municipality (23 sitelinks).

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [Source](https://statbank.hagstova.fo/pxweb/en/H2/H2__UO__UO01/land_oyfj.px/)
4. GeoNames