Postoffice Eiđi


EJDE Star cancel. Usage period. 8.9.1903 – 20.4.1929


EJDE Without Star cancel. Usage period. 4.3.1931 – 18.4.1953


EJDE PR. THORSHAVN. Usage period. 18.4.1953 – 30.5.1962


EIĐI PR. TÓRSHAVN. Usage period. 1.6.1962 – 30.6.1988


EIĐI FŘROYAR. Usage period. 1.7.1988 – 30.12.2010


EIĐI 1.7.2003. Usage period. 1.7.2003 – 1.7.2003

Collecting office


The first postman of Eiđi was Niels Andreas Kruse, painter and made the altarpiece in church of Gjógv and church of Selatrađ


First known opening 1. july 1903
Last known closing 31.december 2010


The meaning of the name Eiđi is „Isthmus“ in english.
The „Eiđi Stone“ is famous for strong men to lift. It weights 364 kg. Very few men have succeded to lift it.


Population in 1903, about 400-450
Population in 2022 = 712