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Islands in Greenland map & data

There are 3,998 islands mapped in Greenland, spread over 6 regions. The most are in Sermersooq (1,197), Qeqertalik (773) and Qeqqata (647). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Appalersalik, Olgas Ø and Iperaq.

3,998locations
6regions
94 KBlayer size
November 2026updated
A sample of islands in Greenland. Open every one of them in the studio.

Islands by region

RegionLocationsShare
Sermersooq1,19730%
Qeqertalik77319%
Qeqqata64716%
Kujalleq60915%
Avannaata42811%
Northeast Greenland National Park1263.2%

Notable islands in Greenland

  1. Appalersalik
  2. Olgas ØNortheast Greenland National Park
  3. IperaqAvannaata
  4. SorteøSermersooq
  5. AppaliarsuitKujalleq
  6. IllulissuaqQeqqata
  7. Karrat
  8. Oodaaq ØNortheast Greenland National Park
  9. ItissaalikAvannaata
  10. ImmikkoortugajikSermersooq
  11. ItillinnguujukKujalleq
  12. Imillup SallersuaQeqqata
  13. Lille Pendulum
  14. Sabine ØNortheast Greenland National Park
  15. NaajaatAvannaata
  16. IttilalikSermersooq
  17. PullatitKujalleq
  18. InnartalikQeqqata
  19. Prinsesse Thyra Ø
  20. 83-42Northeast Greenland National Park
  21. SaattorsuaqAvannaata
  22. QuujuutilikSermersooq
  23. QeqertarsuaqKujalleq
  24. Kuulinnguup NunarsuaQeqqata
  25. Centrum Island
  26. ATOW1996Northeast Greenland National Park
  27. UummannaqAvannaata
  28. Uunartoq QeqertaqSermersooq
  29. TakisoqKujalleq
  30. NipisatQeqqata
  31. Markham Ø
  32. Lille KoldeweyNortheast Greenland National Park
  33. PikiuliarsukAvannaata
  34. TinuteqisaaqKujalleq
  35. SalliaQeqqata
  36. Tunoqqutsiaq
  37. RTOW2001Northeast Greenland National Park
  38. QingmiuneqarfikAvannaata
  39. UpernivikKujalleq
  40. Ultima Thule 2008Northeast Greenland National Park

What's in this layer

Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.

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  2. Add the layer. Choose Greenland and Islands - 3,998 locations appear at once.
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Frequently asked questions

How many islands are there in Greenland?

This layer holds 3,998 islands in Greenland, the most of them in Sermersooq. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.

Can I download a list of islands in Greenland?

Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Greenland layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.

Is it free to put islands on my map?

Yes - every map can use 2 data layers free, and you can share or embed it. Layers you buy don't count toward that limit and work in every map you make.

What information comes with each island?

The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.

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