Prisons in Greenland map & data
There are 6 prisons mapped in Greenland, spread over 4 regions. The most are in Sermersooq (2), Qeqertalik (2) and Avannaata (1) - Sermersooq alone holds 33% of them. 83% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Nuummi Pineqaatissinneqarsimasunut inissiisarfik / Anstalten for Domfældte i Nuuk, Anstalten for Domfældte and Anstalten for Domsfælde.
Prisons by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sermersooq | 2 | 33% |
| Qeqertalik | 2 | 33% |
| Avannaata | 1 | 17% |
| Kujalleq | 1 | 17% |
Notable prisons in Greenland
- Nuummi Pineqaatissinneqarsimasunut inissiisarfik / Anstalten for Domfældte i NuukSermersooq · prison
- Anstalten for DomfældteIlulissat · Avannaata · prison
- Anstalten for DomsfældeQaqortoq · Kujalleq · prison
- Anstalten for Domfældte i AasiaatAasiaat · Qeqertalik · prison
- AnstaltenTasiilaq · Sermersooq · prison
What's in this layer
Every prison in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Prisons and correctional centres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many prisons are there in Greenland?
This layer holds 6 prisons in Greenland, the most of them in Sermersooq. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each prison?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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