Napasoq (old spelling: Napassoq/Napâssoq) is an island settlement in the Qeqqata municipality, in central-western Greenland. Located on a small island on the shores of Davis Strait, it had 80 inhabitants in 2020.[2]
Napasoq | |
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![]() Aerial view of Napasoq | |
![]() ![]() Napasoq Location within Greenland | |
Coordinates: 65°02′50″N 52°22′50″W | |
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Government | |
• Mayor | Jens Kristiansen |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 80 |
Time zone | UTC-03 |
Postal code | 3912 Maniitsoq |
Napasoq is the smallest settlement in the municipality, and has been depopulating for the last two decades.[3] Its population has decreased more than a half relative to the 1990 levels, and by nearly 16 percent relative to the 2000 levels.[3]
Cities, towns, and villages in Greenland | ||
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Avannaata |
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Kujalleq |
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Qeqertalik |
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Qeqqata |
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Sermersooq |
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