Iginniarfik Facts
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Population | 72 |
| Male Population | 36 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 36 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2015) | +84.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2015) | -8.9% |
| Median Age | 18.9 years (Male: 19, Female: 18.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenland Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 68.14789, -53.17160 |
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Iginniarfik Population
Years 1975 to 2015
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39 | 81 | 79 | 72 |
| Population Density | 8.9 / km² | 18.5 / km² | 18.1 / km² | 16.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Iginniarfik Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 8.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iginniarfik | +84.6% | -11.1% | -8.9% |
| Qaasuitsup | -58.8% | -14% | -7.8% |
| Greenland | -6.7% | +16.2% | +0.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Iginniarfik Median Age
Median Age: 18.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iginniarfik | 18.9 yrs | 18.8 yrs | 19 yrs |
| Qaasuitsup | 32.9 yrs | 31 yrs | 34.6 yrs |
| Greenland | 33.6 yrs | 32.1 yrs | 35 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Iginniarfik Population Density
Population Density: 16.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iginniarfik | 72 | 4.375 km² | 16.5 / km² |
| Qaasuitsup | 12,104 | 576,067.4 km² | 0 / km² |
| Greenland | 34,483 | 2,165,628.3 km² | 0 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Iginniarfik Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2015
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Iginniarfik CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iginniarfik | 1,512 tn | 21 tn | 345.6 tons/km² |
| Qaasuitsup | 290,830 tn | 24.03 tn | 0.5 tons/km² |
| Greenland | 813,754 tn | 23.6 tn | 0.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Iginniarfik CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,512 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 345.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/08 | 8:36 AM | 4.3 | 64.5 km | 10,000 m | Davis Strait | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/07 | 10:15 AM | 3.7 | 77 km | 18,000 m | Davis Strait | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/07 | 8:30 PM | 4.3 | 90.1 km | 10,000 m | western Greenland | usgs.gov |
| 4/26/97 | 11:01 AM | 3.4 | 46.7 km | 10,000 m | Davis Strait | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Iginniarfik
Iginniarfik is a village in the municipality of Qaasuitsup, in western Greenland. Its population was 88 in 2010.
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