Categories in Nuuk
Car rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationNew car dealersImport Export CompanyNon Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturerWholesale GrocerClothing storesJewelers and watchesAssociation or OrganizationCommunity CenterDay Care CenterGovernment OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationReligious OrganizationShipping CompanyState Government OfficeComputer ConsultantArchitectsBuilding Construction ContractorConstruction of buildingsElectrical Installation ServiceElectricianEngineering Consultancy OfficeEngineering ConsultantHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentHVAC ContractorPainting and paint contractorsEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterKindergartenFilm Production CompanyMuseumsPhotographerScenic SpotTourist AttractionBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCatererCoffee ShopFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsPubRestaurantsFurniture storesAtm'sBanksGeneral Accounting & BookkeepingHolding CompanyLawyerCemeteryBeauty salonsHair SalonMassageAdvertising AgencyBusiness Management ConsultantLabor UnionSpecialized cleaning servicesApartment BuildingApartment ComplexHousing ComplexNon Residential Leasing AgencyProperty and Estate ManagementReal Estate AgencyResidential Property RentalsGift ShopInternet ShopSculptureShoppingSouvenir StoreSupermarketAdventure & Outdoor ActivitiesBoat DealerGymMarinaPlaygroundPublic parksRecreation CenterSports and recreationSports clubSports clubsAirportBoat Tour AgencyHostelsHotelsHotels and motelsLodgingStudent DormitoryTour AgencyTransportation logisticsTransportation ServiceTravel AgencyWarehouse
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Nuuk
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 11 | 4.2 |
| Restaurants | 10 | 4.1 |
Nuuk Facts
| Area | 35.2 km² |
| Population | 16,378 |
| Male Population | 8,623 (52.6%) |
| Female Population | 7,755 (47.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +300.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.4% |
| Median Age | 34.7 years (Male: 36, Female: 33.3) |
| Area Codes | 3, 31, 32, 33 |
| Neighborhoods | Nuussuaq, Qinngorput |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenland Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 64.18347, -51.72157 |
| Postal Codes | 3900, 3905 |
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Nuuk Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,091 | 11,338 | 13,492 | 16,378 | 16,378 |
| Population Density | 116.3 / km² | 322.2 / km² | 383.4 / km² | 465.4 / km² | 465.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Nuuk Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 21.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuuk | +300.3% | +44.5% | +21.4% |
| Sermersooq | +364.8% | +155% | +9.2% |
| Greenland | -6.7% | +16.2% | +0.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Nuuk Median Age
Median Age: 34.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuuk | 34.7 yrs | 33.3 yrs | 36 yrs |
| Sermersooq | 33.9 yrs | 32.6 yrs | 35.1 yrs |
| Greenland | 33.6 yrs | 32.1 yrs | 35 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Nuuk Population Density
Population Density: 465 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuuk | 16,378 | 35.2 km² | 465 / km² |
| Sermersooq | 11,370 | 546,450.6 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
Nuuk Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Nuuk
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
Nuuk CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuuk | 327,796 tn | 20.01 tn | 9,315.7 tons/km² |
| Sermersooq | 272,342 tn | 23.95 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
Nuuk CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 327,796 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 20.01 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,315.7 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/4/18 | 10:49 PM | 4.5 | 87.1 km | 10,000 m | 73km SE of Maniitsoq, Greenland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Nuuk
Nuuk (Greenlandic pronunciation: [nuːk]; Danish: Godthåb) is the capital and largest city of Greenland. It is the seat of government and the country's largest cultural and economic centre. The major cities closest to the capital are Iqaluit and St. J..
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