Major Cities in Greenland map & data
There are 5 major cities mapped in Greenland, spread over 2 regions. The most are in Sermersooq (3) and Avannaata (1) - Sermersooq alone holds 60% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Nuuk, Godhavn and Thule.
Major Cities by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sermersooq | 3 | 60% |
| Avannaata | 1 | 20% |
Notable major cities in Greenland
- NuukSermersooq · pop. 18128
- Godhavn
- ThuleAvannaata
- AngmagssalikSermersooq
- ScoresbyundSermersooq
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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- Add the layer. Choose Greenland and Major Cities - 5 locations appear at once.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Greenland?
This layer holds 5 major cities 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 major cities 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 major cities on my map?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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