Greenland cities list with latitude and longitude in CSV,SQL,XML,JSON formats
Last update : 10 December 2024.
This is the best list of 208 cities in the Greenland available in 4 formats ( CSV, Json, SQL, XML ). We have cleaned up the Geoname database to leave only the towns, capitals and villages. All are all associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).
Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.
Here is an example of the data from the Greenland file that you are going to retrieve. The data is displayed here in the form of a table:
Geoname_ID | City | Alternate_Name | Country_Code | Region | Sub_region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Population | Timezone | Fcode_Name |
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3426193 | Uummannaq | UMD,Umanak,Umanakas,Umanaks,Umanaq,Uummannak,Uummannaq,umaleunakeu,umanakku,wu ma na ke,Ũmánaq,Уманак,Уумманнак,უუმანაკი,ウマナック,烏瑪納克,우마르나크 | GL | Avannaata | 70.67442 | -52.12545 | 1407 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3831174 | Quínissut | Kuinassuk,Quinassuk,Quinissut,Quínissut | GL | Avannaata | 77.5325 | -67.76722 | 0 | America/Thule | populated place | ||
3831080 | Upernavissuaq | Upernavigssuak,Upernavissuaq | GL | Avannaata | 77.31667 | -71.83333 | 0 | America/Thule | populated place | ||
3419310 | Timmiarmiut | Timmiarmiut,Tingmiarmiut | GL | Kujalleq | 62.53333 | -42.21667 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3421319 | Nuuk | GOH,Godhopa,Godthaab,Godthab,Godthåb,Nououk,Nuk,Nuka,Nukas,Nuko,Nuuk,Nuuk (Godthab),Nuuk (Godthåb),Nuuks,Nūka,nu ke,nuk,nuka,nukeu,nuku,nwk,nwʼwq,Νουούκ,Нук,Нуук,Նուուկ,נואוק,نوك,نوک,नूक,নুক,ਨੂਕ,ନୁକ,நூக்,นุก,ნუუკი,ᓅᒃ,ヌーク,努克,누크 | GL | Sermersooq | 64.18347 | -51.72157 | 5 | 14798 | America/Nuuk | capital of a political entity | |
3421190 | Paarnakajiit | Paarnakajiit,Paornakajit,Paornakajît | GL | Sermersooq | 66.08333 | -37.63333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3419292 | Tiniteqilaaq | TQI,Tiniteqilaaq,Tiniteqilaq,Tiniteqilâq | GL | Sermersooq | 65.88873 | -37.7787 | 96 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3423277 | Ikerasaarsuk | Ikerasaarsuk,Ikerasarssuk,Ikerasârssuk | GL | Avannaata | 73.53333 | -56.43333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3418947 | Umiattuartivit | Umiagtuartivit,Umiattuartivit,Umigtuarajit,Umigtuarajît,Umigtuarjit,Umigtuarssuit,Umigtuartivit | GL | Sermersooq | 65.9 | -37.98333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3420286 | Oqaatsut | Oqaatsut,Oqaitsut,Rodebay,XEO | GL | 69.34254 | -51.00673 | 29 | America/Nuuk | populated place | |||
3419316 | Timerliit | Timerdlit,Timerdlît,Timerliit | GL | Qeqqata | 65.83333 | -53.25 | 7 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3418836 | Uunartoq | Unartok,Unartoq,Uunartoq,Ûnartoq | GL | Qeqertalik | 69.9 | -52.6 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3423260 | Ikerasak | IKE,Ikerasak | GL | Avannaata | 70.50164 | -51.30246 | 233 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3424537 | Anorliuitsoq | Anordliuitsoq,Anorliuitsoq | GL | Kujalleq | 60.08333 | -44.21667 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3419009 | Ujarasussuk | Ujarasugssuk,Ujarasussuk | GL | Qeqertalik | 69.86223 | -52.43605 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3420768 | Qasigiannguit | Christianshaab,Christianshab,Christianshåb,JCH,Kasigianguit,Kasigianguits,Kasigiannguit,Kasigijanguit,Qasigianguit,Qasigiannguit,ka xi jiang ji te,kashigianguito,Касигианнгуит,Касигијангуит,კასიგიანგუიტი,カシギアングイト,卡西江吉特 | GL | Qeqertalik | 68.81926 | -51.19221 | 1081 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3422690 | Kangaarsuk | Kangaarsuk,Kangarssuk,Kangârssuk | GL | Avannaata | 72 | -55.6 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3418991 | Ukkusissat | JUK,Ukkusissat,Uvkusigsat,Uvkusigssat | GL | Avannaata | 71.04963 | -51.8869 | 154 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3423278 | Ikerasaarsuk | Ikerasaarsuk,Ikerasarssuk,Ikerasârssuk,QRY | GL | 68.14019 | -53.44557 | 98 | America/Nuuk | populated place | |||
3421812 | Naajat | Naajat,Naujat,Naujât | GL | Avannaata | 73.15 | -55.81667 | 49 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3421765 | Nanortalik | Ilivileq,JNN,Nanortalik,Nanortaliks,Nennortalik,na nuo ta li ke,nanoleutallikeu,Нанорталик,ნანორტალიკი,纳诺塔利克,나노르탈리크 | GL | Kujalleq | Nanortalik Municipality | 60.14169 | -45.24069 | 1185 | America/Nuuk | populated place | |
3421709 | Narsatsiaat | Narsatsiaat,Narssatsiait | GL | Sermersooq | 62.1 | -49.36667 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3831102 | Tikeraasaq | Ikeraussak,Ikeraussek,Tikeraasaq,Tikeraussaq | GL | Avannaata | 77.36139 | -68.46417 | 0 | America/Thule | populated place | ||
3421608 | Niaqornaarsuk | Niakornarsuk,Niaqornaarsuk,Niaqornarssuk,Niaqornârssuk,QMK | GL | 68.233 | -52.8618 | 249 | America/Nuuk | populated place | |||
3422047 | Maarmorilik | Maarmorilik,Marmorbrud,Marmorilik | GL | Avannaata | 71.13333 | -51.28333 | 50 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3421619 | Neria | GL | Sermersooq | 61.61667 | -49.11667 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | |||
3424381 | Aallaaniarfinnguaq | Aallaaniarfinnguaq,Autdlainiarfinguaq | GL | Avannaata | 70.7 | -54.58333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3420217 | Saarloq | QOQ,Saarloq,Sardlog,Sardlok,Sardloq,Sârdloq | GL | Kujalleq | 60.53761 | -46.02765 | 21 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3423291 | Íkáteq | GL | Sermersooq | 65.94651 | -36.66756 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | |||
3419136 | Tununngasoq | Tunungassoq,Tununngasoq,Tunúngassoq | GL | Qeqertalik | 68.1 | -53.18333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3831451 | Dundas | Dundas,Thule,Umanak,Uummannaq,Ûmanák | GL | 76.56253 | -68.7836 | 0 | America/Thule | populated place | |||
3423892 | Eqi | GL | Avannaata | 69.13333 | -51.08333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | |||
3422887 | Ittorisseq | Ittorisseq,Ivssorigseg,Ivssorigseq,Ivtorigteq | GL | Sermersooq | 70.45 | -22.45 | 0 | America/Scoresbysund | populated place | ||
3422934 | Itilleq | Itilleq,Itivdlek,Itivdleq | GL | Qeqqata | 66.58333 | -53.5 | 89 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3419818 | Skansen | Aumarutigssat,Skansen,Skanske | GL | Qeqertalik | 69.43333 | -52.45 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3424900 | Aasivik | Aasivik,Aussivik | GL | Sermersooq | 62.2 | -49.33333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3419883 | Simiutaq | GL | Sermersooq | 65.86667 | -37.03333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | |||
3420893 | Qallimiut | Qagdlimiut,Qallimiut | GL | Kujalleq | 60.7 | -45.33333 | 12 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3419378 | Tasiusaq | Majestic Bay Settlement,TQA,Tasiusak,Tasiusaq,Tasiussak,Tasiussaq | GL | Avannaata | 73.36902 | -56.05755 | 252 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3420130 | Sammisoq | Sammisoq,Sangmisok,Sangmissok,Sangmissoq | GL | Kujalleq | 59.99083 | -43.93222 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3421826 | Myggbukta | GL | 73.49 | -21.55639 | 0 | America/Scoresbysund | populated place | ||||
3420079 | Sarfannguit | SZC,Sarfanguak,Sarfanguaq,Sarfannguaq,Sarfannguit,Sarfánguaq | GL | Qeqqata | 66.89785 | -52.85986 | 96 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3420937 | Qaarsut | JQA,Kaersut,Qaarsut,Qaersut | GL | Avannaata | 70.73333 | -52.65 | 174 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3424030 | Diskofjord | Diskofjord,Erkigtok,Evkitsok | GL | Qeqertalik | 69.48333 | -53.95 | 11 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3423210 | Ikorfat | Ekogfat,Ikorfat | GL | Avannaata | 69.98333 | -51.43333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3420636 | Qeqertarsuaq | Qeqertarssuaq,Qeqertarssuq,Qeqertarsuaq | GL | Sermersooq | 62.11667 | -49.78333 | 986 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3423830 | Finnsbu | GL | Sermersooq | 63.38333 | -41.3 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | |||
3831521 | Appaarsuit | Agparssuit,Appaarsuit | GL | Avannaata | 77.41667 | -72.66667 | 0 | America/Thule | populated place | ||
3423262 | Ikerasak | GL | Qeqqata | 66.86667 | -53.43333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | |||
3831310 | Moriusaq | Manussak,Manussaq,Manuusaq,Manûssak,Manûssaq,Moriusaq,Moriussaq | GL | Avannaata | 76.75611 | -69.88639 | 21 | America/Thule | populated place | ||
3423146 | Ilulissat | Ilulisat,Ilulisatas,Ilulisats,Ilulissat,JAV,Jakobshavn,Pagetonas kai Fiord Iloulissat,aylwlysat,illulisateu,irurisatto,yi lu li sa te,İlulissat,Παγετώνας και Φιόρδ Ιλούλισσατ,Ілулісат,Ілуліссат,Илулисат,Илулиссат,אילוליסאט,إيلوليسات,ილულისატი,イルリサット,伊卢利萨特,일루리사트 | GL | Avannaata | 69.21981 | -51.09861 | 4413 | America/Nuuk | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
3421582 | Niaqornaq | GL | Kujalleq | 61 | -46.13333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | |||
3424517 | Appamiut | Agpamiut,Appamiut | GL | Qeqqata | 65.66667 | -53.18333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3422618 | Kangerluarsuk | Kangerdluarssuk,Kangerluarsuk | GL | Qeqqata | 65.41667 | -52.53333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3423337 | Iginniarfik | Iginiarfik,Iginniarfik,Igíniarfik,QFI | GL | Qeqertalik | 68.14789 | -53.1716 | 76 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3422576 | Kangigdlermiut | Kangidlermiut,Kangigdlermiut | GL | Sermersooq | 62.81667 | -50.4 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3424486 | Aqisserniaq | Akigsungek,Akiqsserniak,Aqigsserniaq,Aqisserniaq | GL | Qeqertalik | 67.86667 | -53.6 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3831081 | Ulussat | Ulugssat,Ulussat | GL | Avannaata | 77.38333 | -71.06667 | 0 | America/Thule | populated place | ||
3421193 | Paamiut | Frederikshaab,Frederikshab,Frederikshåb,JFR,Paamiut,Paamiuts,Pamiut,Pamiutas,bamywt,pa miao te,pamyuto,Паамиут,Пааміут,Памиут,פאאמיוט,باميوت,პაამიუტი,パーミュート,帕缪特 | GL | Sermersooq | 61.99402 | -49.66776 | 1308 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3424725 | Akulliit | Akugdlek,Akugdlit,Akugdlît,Akulliit | GL | Qeqertalik | 68.66667 | -51.25 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3422554 | Kangilineq | GL | Sermersooq | 61.95 | -49.46667 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | |||
3418835 | Uunartoq | Unarteq,Unartoq,Uunartoq,Ûnarteq,Ûnartoq | GL | Sermersooq | 70.41472 | -21.97603 | 0 | America/Scoresbysund | populated place | ||
3831232 | Perlernerit | Cape York,Ivanganek,Ivnanganek,Ivnânganek,Perdlernerit,Perlernerit | GL | Avannaata | 75.92722 | -66.44889 | 0 | America/Thule | populated place | ||
3422861 | Ivittuut | Iviggut,Ivigtut,Ivittuut,Trigtut | GL | Sermersooq | 61.20693 | -48.17225 | 11 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3423823 | Qeqertarsuatsiaat | Fiskenaes,Fiskenasset,Fiskengesset,Fiskenæsset,Fiskernas,Fiskernæs,Kekertarsuatsiak,QEY,Qeqertarssuatsiait,Qeqertarsuatsiaat | GL | Sermersooq | 63.08815 | -50.67767 | 169 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3418881 | Utoqqarmiut | Utoqqarmiut,Utorkarmiut,Utorqarmiut | GL | Sermersooq | 63.8 | -51.46667 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3418997 | Ukîverajik | GL | Sermersooq | 65.75 | -37.91667 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | |||
3421725 | Narsalik | Narsalik,Narssalik | GL | Sermersooq | 61.61667 | -49.35 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3423279 | Ikerasaarsuk | Ikerarssuk,Ikerasaarsuk,Ikerârssuk | GL | Qeqqata | 66.81667 | -53.1 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3424901 | Aasiaat | Aasiaat,Aasiat,Asijat,Ausiait,Egedesminde,JEG,Osiotas,Uosiuots,ashiato,asiateu,asyat,ya xi ya te,Аасиаат,Аасіат,Асијат,אסיאת,آسيات,აასიაატი,アシアート,亞西亞特,아시아트 | GL | Qeqertalik | 68.70869 | -52.86366 | 3005 | America/Nuuk | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
3422572 | Kangikasîk | Kangikasik,Kangikasîk,Kinalik | GL | Kujalleq | 60.51667 | -45.65 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3424424 | Atammik | Atammik,Atangmik,QJF | GL | Qeqqata | 64.8 | -52.21667 | 196 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3420468 | Qooqqut | Qingua,Qooqqut,Qorqut,Qôrqut | GL | Sermersooq | 64.26667 | -50.9 | 1 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3422290 | Kronprinsen Ejland | GL | Qeqertalik | 69.01667 | -53.31667 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | |||
3419842 | Sisimiut | Amerdlok,Holstanburg,Holsteinborg,Holsteinsborg,Holstenborg,Holstensborg,Holstānburg,JHS,Sisimiut,Sisimiutas,Sisimiuts,Sisimjut,shishimiuto,sisimiuteu,sysymywt,xi xi miao te,Сисимиут,Сисимјут,Сісіміут,Сісіміўт,סיסימיוט,سيسيميوت,سیسیمیوت,სისიმიუტი,シシミウト,西西缪特,시시미우트 | GL | Qeqqata | 66.93946 | -53.6735 | 5227 | America/Nuuk | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
3420377 | Qunnermiut | Qunnermiut,Quvnermiut | GL | Kujalleq | 60.45 | -45.25 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3420712 | Qeertartivatsiaq | Qeertartivatsiaq,Qeqertarssuatsiaq | GL | Sermersooq | 65.83333 | -38.01667 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3422300 | Nuussuaq | Kraulshavn,NSQ,Nugssuaq,Nuussuak,Nuussuaq,Nûgssuaq,nwswak,Нууссуак,نوسواك,ნუუსუაკი | GL | Avannaata | 74.11117 | -57.05962 | 181 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3831204 | Qangattaat | Kangatok,Kangatôk,Qangatait,Qangattaat,Qangátait,Qaugatait,Qaugátait | GL | Avannaata | 77.38333 | -72.46667 | 0 | America/Thule | populated place | ||
3831277 | Natsilivik | Natsilivik,Natsillvik | GL | Avannaata | 77.175 | -70.7375 | 0 | America/Thule | populated place | ||
3422449 | Kiinnarissoq | Kiinnarissoq,Kiirigsoq | GL | Sermersooq | 62.16667 | -49.3 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3831344 | Kangerluarsuk | Igdlorssuit,Kangerdluarssuk,Kangerluarsuk | GL | Avannaata | 77.55667 | -68.585 | 0 | America/Thule | populated place | ||
3422935 | Itilleq | Itilleq,Itivdlek,Itivdleq | GL | Kujalleq | 59.88333 | -43.73333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3422665 | Kangeq | Kangek,Kangeq | GL | Sermersooq | 64.11667 | -52.05 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3423771 | Narsarmijit | Frederiksdal,Narsak,Narsamiit,Narsaq,Narsaq Kujalleq,Narsarmijit,Narssak kujatdlek,QFN | GL | Kujalleq | Narsaq Municipality | 60.00488 | -44.66531 | 66 | America/Nuuk | populated place | |
3422944 | Iterlak | Iterdlak,Iterlak | GL | Kujalleq | 60.91667 | -45.3 | 2 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3420739 | Qassimiut | Kagsimiut,QJH,Qagssimiut,Qassimiut | GL | Kujalleq | 60.78333 | -47.16667 | 20 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3831275 | Neqi | Neke,Neqe,Neqi | GL | Avannaata | 77.86168 | -71.55355 | 0 | America/Thule | populated place | ||
3422889 | Kap Hope | Igterajivit,Ittaajimmiut,Itterajivit,Kap Hope | GL | Sermersooq | 70.4588 | -22.32975 | 9 | America/Scoresbysund | populated place | ||
3421005 | Kangersuatsiaq | KGQ,Kangerssuatsiaq,Kangersuatsiak,Kangersuatsiaq,Proven,Prøven | GL | Avannaata | 72.37994 | -55.54739 | 130 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3421013 | Prins Christians Sund | Bluie East One,Ikerasagssuak,Ikerasassuaq,Prins Christian Sund,Prins Christians Sund,Prins Christianssund | GL | Kujalleq | 60.05587 | -43.15923 | 4 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3423182 | Illorpaat | Igdlorpait,Illorpaat | GL | Kujalleq | 60.45 | -45.33333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3418914 | Upernaviarsuk | Upernaviarssuk,Upernaviarsuk | GL | Kujalleq | 60.75 | -45.88333 | 13 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3422635 | Kangerluarsoruseq | Faeringehavn,Faeringerhavnen,Færingehavn,Kangerdluarssoruseq,Kangerluarsoruseq | GL | Sermersooq | 63.69776 | -51.54446 | 6 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3419721 | Søndre Igaliku | Kagsiarsuk,Kugsiarsuk,Sondre Igaliko,Sondre Igaliku,Søndre Igaliko,Søndre Igaliku | GL | Kujalleq | 60.9 | -45.28333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3422567 | Kangikitsoq | GL | Kujalleq | 60.45 | -44.78333 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place | |||
3423634 | Kangilinnguit | Bluie West Seven,Groennedal,Grondal,Gronnedal,Grønnedal,JGR,Kangilinguit,Kangilinnguit,Kangilínguit | GL | Sermersooq | 61.23238 | -48.096 | 164 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3421327 | Nuugaatsiaq | JUU,Nugatsiaq,Nuugaatsiaq,Nûgâtsiaq | GL | Avannaata | 71.53563 | -53.2124 | 99 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3420101 | Saqqamiut | Saqqamiut,Sarqamiut | GL | Kujalleq | 60.81667 | -47.41667 | 5 | America/Nuuk | populated place | ||
3423512 | Ikigaat | East Proven,Herjolfsnes,Ikigaat,Ikigait,Ostproven,Østprøven | GL | Kujalleq | Narsaq Municipality | 59.98333 | -44.7 | 0 | America/Nuuk | populated place |
Greenland: A Geographical Exploration of Its Vast Terrain
The Arctic Landscape of Greenland
Greenland, the world’s largest island, is located in the Arctic region, primarily covered by an expansive ice sheet. Positioned between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, it lies to the northeast of Canada and the west of Iceland. Despite its proximity to the Arctic, Greenland has a complex and diverse landscape, offering not just ice and snow but also coastal cliffs, glaciers, and fjords that give it a unique geographical identity.
The island’s vast ice sheet, which covers approximately 80% of its surface, is one of the most prominent features. The ice sheet, along with its mountainous terrain, creates a striking visual landscape but also heavily influences the island’s climate and ecosystems. In addition to its icy interior, Greenland is home to rocky coasts, vast tundra regions, and a few small, yet rich, forested areas in the southern parts. The combination of its northern location and the presence of the ice sheet makes Greenland’s geography both a wonder and a challenge to study and inhabit.
Geographical Regions of Greenland: Understanding the Landscape
Greenland is divided into four main administrative regions: Sermersooq, Kujalleq, Qeqertalik, and Avannaata. Each of these regions has distinct geographical characteristics shaped by the island’s diverse ecosystems and climatic zones.
Sermersooq, the largest region, includes the capital, Nuuk, and stretches from the icy northern reaches to the more temperate southern areas. Nuuk itself, located on the western coast, serves as the cultural, political, and economic center of Greenland. The city’s location provides both access to the island’s natural resources and an ideal position for trade, fishing, and tourism.
Kujalleq, situated in the southeastern part of Greenland, is more temperate and has the only region of the island with a true subarctic climate, allowing for agriculture and more robust vegetation compared to the rest of the island. On the other hand, regions like Qeqertalik and Avannaata are largely influenced by the Arctic environment, with harsh winters and long summers filled with sunlight due to their proximity to the polar circle.
City and Regional Data: A Gateway to Understanding Greenland's Development
Greenland, with its scattered population, has only a few cities, including Nuuk, Sisimiut, and Ilulissat, and numerous smaller towns and villages that dot the coastline. These settlements are concentrated along the coast, where the climate is relatively milder, and natural resources such as fishing grounds are abundant. For geographers, understanding the distribution of cities and towns across Greenland, as well as their relation to the surrounding regions and environments, is essential for comprehending how geography impacts daily life and regional development.
Obtaining comprehensive city and regional data, including latitude, longitude, and the corresponding regional divisions, is key to understanding Greenland’s spatial and economic development. By mapping out the locations of Greenland’s cities and towns, one can study how human settlements interact with Greenland’s severe climate, its natural resources, and its limited infrastructure.
Latitude and Longitude: A Vital Tool for Mapping Greenland’s Urban Landscape
Latitude and longitude data are essential tools for accurately mapping Greenland’s cities, regions, and settlements. The coordinates of each settlement, particularly in a country like Greenland where geography plays such a critical role in economic activity, are crucial for understanding how cities are connected and how they interact with the island’s geography.
Greenland’s cities, such as Nuuk and Ilulissat, have developed along the coast, benefiting from access to the sea for trade and transportation. By obtaining the exact latitude and longitude of these cities, geographers can analyze spatial relationships and better understand how the natural landscape affects their growth and infrastructure. Furthermore, this geographic data is key to planning future urban developments or studying the effects of climate change, particularly as warming temperatures alter the island’s glaciers and ice sheet.
Understanding Greenland’s Urban Dynamics Through Geographic Data
Despite its remote location, Greenland has a fascinating urban dynamic. The cities and towns are small but serve crucial roles in the nation’s economy, cultural life, and governance. By collecting data on the precise locations of these urban centers and their respective regions, one can uncover patterns of human settlement, migration, and resource use.
Understanding the distribution of cities within Greenland and their regional characteristics can also help policymakers plan for the island’s future. For example, Nuuk, as the capital, is an important center for Greenland’s government and economy, but it also faces the challenges of being the primary urban hub in a nation where much of the land remains uninhabited and undeveloped. Other smaller cities, like Sisimiut, serve as regional economic centers, especially for industries such as fishing and mining.
The location of these cities, whether near the coast or inland, influences not just the local economy but also factors like accessibility, climate resilience, and even social services. Detailed city data, including their regional classifications and geographic coordinates, allows for more informed planning and sustainable growth in the face of environmental challenges.
Harnessing Geographic Data for Sustainability in Greenland
As Greenland grapples with the challenges posed by climate change and sustainable development, geographic data will be crucial in managing these issues. Greenland’s vast ice sheet, which is melting at an alarming rate due to global warming, impacts not only the environment but also the infrastructure and cities of Greenland. Having access to detailed data on city locations and regional boundaries helps address issues like sea-level rise, changes in the ecosystem, and the management of natural resources.
City-specific data, including geographic coordinates, can assist in planning for the future by identifying which areas are more vulnerable to environmental changes, such as flooding from ice melt or changes in local ecosystems. It can also help in resource allocation and infrastructure projects, ensuring that Greenland’s cities are more resilient to these changes and better prepared for the future.
Greenland’s Geographical Future: A Data-Driven Approach
The future of Greenland will depend on how its unique geography is managed, particularly as the island faces the dual pressures of climate change and urban development. The availability of detailed city and regional data, including exact coordinates, allows for better planning, both in terms of sustainable development and environmental protection.
As Greenland continues to evolve, with its cities expanding and natural resources being developed, geographic data will help guide decisions that balance economic growth with environmental conservation. Whether considering the impact of climate change on Greenland’s glaciers, mapping urban growth, or managing natural resources, geographic data provides the foundation for a data-driven approach to development.
In conclusion, obtaining comprehensive geographic data on Greenland’s cities, regions, and departments is essential for understanding the country’s spatial dynamics. The use of accurate latitude and longitude coordinates and regional classifications will allow for better planning, ensuring a sustainable and resilient future for Greenland as it navigates its unique geographical and environmental challenges.
FaQ about Greenland
- Geoname_ID: This is a unique identifier for each place or geographical name in the Geoname database.
- City: The name of the place, which can be a town, village or any other form of human settlement.
- Alternate_Name: Other names or appellations that the place may have. These alternative names may be in different languages, dialects or even local names.
- Country_Code: This is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for the country in which the place is located. For example, "US" for the United States, "FR" for France.
- Region: This represents the first-order administrative division in which the location is situated. For example, this could be a state, province or territory.
- Sub_region: This is a second-order administrative division, such as a county or district, within the region.
- Latitude: The geographical latitude of the location, usually in decimal degrees.
- Longitude: The geographical longitude of the location, also usually in decimal degrees.
- Elevation: The elevation or altitude of the location in relation to sea level, usually measured in metres.
- Population: The estimated number of inhabitants or population of the location.
- Timezone: The time zone in which the location is located, in accordance with global time zone standards.
- Fcode_Name: This is a code that categorises the type of location. For example, "PPL" could mean a populated place, while "PPLC" could be the capital of a political entity.