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Nuuk, Sermersooq

Greenland

National capital64.1835° N, 51.7216° W

Found in Sermersooq, Greenland, Nuuk is a national capital. It has a population of 14,798.

Population14,798
ProvinceSermersooq
Coordinates64.1835° N, 51.7216° W
Elevation5 m
CountryGreenland
Rank in Greenland#1 of 255

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About Nuuk

Nuuk is located at coordinates 64.18° N, 51.72° W, in the Northern Hemisphere. It belongs to the Sermersooq administrative division of Greenland. The city sits at an elevation of 5 meters above sea level.

Nuuk is the #1 largest locality in Greenland by population, with 14,798 people.

Cities in Sermersooq

Nuuk is located in the Sermersooq province of Greenland. Other cities in the region include Tasiilaq, Paamiut, Qeqertarsuaq. Nuuk has 14,798 inhabitants.

Tasiilaq1,985Paamiut1,308Qeqertarsuaq986Ittoqqortoormiit345Kuummiit248Kulusuk241Sermiligaaq209Qeqertarsuatsiaat169Kangilinnguit164Tiniteqilaaq96

Nearby Cities

There are 2 cities and towns within 25 km of Nuuk.

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SaarloqAbandoned place
20.6 km
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NarsaqCity
20.7 km

Universities in Nuuk

Nuuk is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
University of Greenland1987——
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#1 Nuuk14,798#2 Sisimiut5,227#3 Ilulissat4,413#4 Qaqortoq3,224#5 Aasiaat3,005
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Nuuk?

Nuuk has a population of 14,798. It ranks #1 in Greenland by population.

What province or state is Nuuk in?

Nuuk is located in Sermersooq, Greenland.

Where is Nuuk located?

Nuuk is located at coordinates 64.18° N, 51.72° W in Sermersooq, Greenland. It sits at an elevation of 5 meters above sea level.

The data for Nuuk, Greenland is part of the Bamwor structured dataset, covering 261 countries and over 13 million cities worldwide.

Developers can access Nuuk, Greenland data programmatically via the Bamwor REST API:
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