Maniitsoq Facts
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Population | 1,407 |
| Male Population | 753 (53.5%) |
| Female Population | 654 (46.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +86.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -8.9% |
| Median Age | 35.4 years (Male: 36.2, Female: 34.3) |
| Area Codes | 81 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenland Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 65.41667, -52.90000 |
| Postal Codes | 3912 |
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Maniitsoq Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 756 | 1,571 | 1,544 | 1,407 | 1,407 |
| Population Density | 183.3 / km² | 380.8 / km² | 374.3 / km² | 341.1 / km² | 341.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Maniitsoq 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maniitsoq | +86.1% | -10.4% | -8.9% |
| Qeqqata | +134% | +2.4% | +4.8% |
| Greenland | -6.7% | +16.2% | +0.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Maniitsoq Median Age
Median Age: 35.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maniitsoq | 35.4 yrs | 34.3 yrs | 36.2 yrs |
| Qeqqata | 33.2 yrs | 31.8 yrs | 34.4 yrs |
| Greenland | 33.6 yrs | 32.1 yrs | 35 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Maniitsoq Population Density
Population Density: 341 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maniitsoq | 1,407 | 4.125 km² | 341 / km² |
| Qeqqata | 7,745 | 105,827 km² | 0.1 / 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
Maniitsoq Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2100
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
Maniitsoq CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maniitsoq | 2,622 tn | 1.86 tn | 635.7 tons/km² |
| Qeqqata | 183,890 tn | 23.74 tn | 1.7 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
Maniitsoq CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,622 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.86 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 635.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/4/18 | 10:49 PM | 4.5 | 73.8 km | 10,000 m | 73km SE of Maniitsoq, Greenland | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/01 | 2:51 PM | 4 | 40.7 km | 10,000 m | western Greenland | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/01 | 6:17 PM | 4.9 | 54.6 km | 10,000 m | western Greenland | usgs.gov |
| 12/3/92 | 7:22 PM | 4.4 | 25.4 km | 10,000 m | western Greenland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Maniitsoq
Maniitsoq, formerly Sukkertoppen, is a town in western Greenland located in the Qeqqata municipality. With 2,670 inhabitants as of 2013, it is the sixth-largest town in Greenland.
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