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Longyearbyen, Svalbard

Jan Mayen

National capital78.2233° N, 15.6469° E

Situated in Svalbard, Jan Mayen, Longyearbyen is a national capital. It has a population of 2,368.

Population2,368
ProvinceSvalbard
Coordinates78.2233° N, 15.6469° E
CountryJan Mayen
Rank in Jan Mayen#1 of 10

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About Longyearbyen

Geographically, Longyearbyen is positioned at 78.22° N, 15.65° E, within the Northern Hemisphere. It is administered as part of Svalbard, Jan Mayen.

The population of Longyearbyen is 2,368, placing it at position #1 among 10 localities in Jan Mayen.

Cities in Svalbard

Longyearbyen is located in the Svalbard province of Jan Mayen. Other cities in the region include Sveagruva, Barentsburg, Nybyen. Longyearbyen has 2,368 inhabitants.

Sveagruva300Barentsburg297Nybyen113Ny-Ålesund35Pyramiden5Haugen

Nearby Cities

2 populated places are found within 25 km of Longyearbyen.

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HaugenCity
1.1 km
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NybyenCity · 113 inhab.
2.7 km

Universities in Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
University Centre in Svalbard1993——
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Largest cities in Jan Mayen

#1 Longyearbyen2,368#2 Sveagruva300#3 Barentsburg297#4 Nybyen113#5 Ny-Ålesund35
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Longyearbyen?

Longyearbyen has a population of 2,368. It ranks #1 in Jan Mayen by population.

What province or state is Longyearbyen in?

Longyearbyen is located in Svalbard, Jan Mayen.

Where is Longyearbyen located?

Longyearbyen is located at coordinates 78.22° N, 15.65° E in Svalbard, Jan Mayen.

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