Cities & Towns in Greenland map & data
There are 18 cities and towns mapped in Greenland, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Kujalleq (4), Avannaata (3) and Sermersooq (3). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Sisimiut, Nuuk and Nanortalik.
Cities & Towns by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kujalleq | 4 | 22% |
| Avannaata | 3 | 17% |
| Sermersooq | 3 | 17% |
| Qeqqata | 3 | 17% |
| Qeqertalik | 3 | 17% |
Notable cities and towns in Greenland
- SisimiutQeqqata · pop. 5455
- NuukSermersooq · pop. 20361 · 5 m
- NanortalikKujalleq · pop. 1185
- IlulissatAvannaata · pop. 5150
- AasiaatQeqertalik · pop. 2945
- Upernavikpop. 1096
- ManiitsoqQeqqata · pop. 2519
- PaamiutSermersooq · pop. 1308
- QaqortoqKujalleq · pop. 3174
- QaanaaqAvannaata · pop. 652
- QasigiannguitQeqertalik · pop. 945
- Qeqertarsuaqpop. 793
- KangerlussuaqQeqqata · pop. 381
- IttoqqortoormiitSermersooq
- NarsaqKujalleq · pop. 1376
- UummannaqAvannaata · pop. 1379
- KangaatsiaqQeqertalik · pop. 469
- KangilinnguitKujalleq
What's in this layer
Every city or town in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Every city and town, with population where known.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cities and towns are there in Greenland?
This layer holds 18 cities and towns in Greenland, the most of them in Kujalleq. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each city or town?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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