Villages & Hamlets in Greenland map & data
There are 158 villages and hamlets mapped in Greenland, spread over 6 regions. The most are in Avannaata (68), Kujalleq (39) and Sermersooq (18) - Avannaata alone holds 43% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Kullorsuaq, Niaqornaarsuk and Kangaamiut.
Villages & Hamlets by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Avannaata | 68 | 43% |
| Kujalleq | 39 | 25% |
| Sermersooq | 18 | 11% |
| Qeqertalik | 10 | 6.3% |
| Qeqqata | 8 | 5.1% |
| Northeast Greenland National Park | 4 | 2.5% |
Notable villages and hamlets in Greenland
- KullorsuaqAvannaata · pop. 436
- NiaqornaarsukQeqertalik · pop. 300
- KangaamiutQeqqata · pop. 295
- Alluitsup PaaKujalleq · pop. 216
- Innaarsuitpop. 161
- KangersuatsiaqAvannaata · pop. 381
- AttuQeqertalik · pop. 226
- ItilleqQeqqata · pop. 100
- NarsarsuaqKujalleq · pop. 123
- Nutaarmiutpop. 40
- TasiusaqAvannaata · pop. 248
- IginniarfikQeqertalik · pop. 88
- SarfannguitQeqqata · pop. 86
- QassiarsukKujalleq · pop. 77
- Kangerlukpop. 4
- UkkusissatAvannaata · pop. 184
- IkamiutQeqertalik · pop. 84
- EqalugaarsuitKujalleq · pop. 60
- AappilattoqAvannaata · pop. 180
- AkunnaaqQeqertalik · pop. 55
- NarsarmijitKujalleq · pop. 58
- Upernavik KujalleqAvannaata · pop. 178
- AmmassivikKujalleq · pop. 44
- QaarsutAvannaata · pop. 172
- IgalikuKujalleq · pop. 44
- QeqertaqAvannaata · pop. 101
- QassimiutKujalleq · pop. 30
- SiorapalukAvannaata · pop. 68
- SaarloqKujalleq · pop. 26
- IlimanaqAvannaata · pop. 56
- QallimiutKujalleq · pop. 9
- NaajaatAvannaata · pop. 54
- SillisitKujalleq · pop. 7
- OqaatsutAvannaata · pop. 52
- NunataaqKujalleq · pop. 3
- NiaqornatAvannaata · pop. 35
- NuugaarsukKujalleq · pop. 3
- QeqertatAvannaata · pop. 26
- IitaAvannaata
- UummannaqAvannaata
What's in this layer
Every village in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Villages, hamlets and small rural settlements.
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Frequently asked questions
How many villages and hamlets are there in Greenland?
This layer holds 158 villages and hamlets in Greenland, the most of them in Avannaata. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each village?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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