Qaarsut Facts
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population | 75 |
| Male Population | 41 (54.1%) |
| Female Population | 34 (45.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2015) | +0.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2015) | -27.9% |
| Median Age | 35.4 years (Male: 38, Female: 31.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenland Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 70.73333, -52.65000 |
| Postal Codes | 3964 |
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Qaarsut Population
Years 1975 to 2015
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 75 | 123 | 104 | 75 |
| Population Density | 17.4 / km² | 28.5 / km² | 24.1 / km² | 17.4 / km² |
Qaarsut Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 27.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qaarsut | +0% | -39% | -27.9% |
| Qaasuitsup | -58.8% | -14% | -7.8% |
| Greenland | -6.7% | +16.2% | +0.2% |
Qaarsut Median Age
Median Age: 35.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qaarsut | 35.4 yrs | 31.7 yrs | 38 yrs |
| Qaasuitsup | 32.9 yrs | 31 yrs | 34.6 yrs |
| Greenland | 33.6 yrs | 32.1 yrs | 35 yrs |
Qaarsut Population Density
Population Density: 17.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qaarsut | 75 | 4.313 km² | 17.4 / km² |
| Qaasuitsup | 12,104 | 576,067.4 km² | 0 / km² |
| Greenland | 34,483 | 2,165,628.3 km² | 0 / km² |
Qaarsut Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 to 2015
- 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.
Qaarsut CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qaarsut | 909 tn | 12.11 tn | 210.7 tons/km² |
| Qaasuitsup | 290,830 tn | 24.03 tn | 0.5 tons/km² |
| Greenland | 813,754 tn | 23.6 tn | 0.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 909 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.11 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 210.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2.3) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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.
Qaarsut
Qaarsut (old spelling: Kaersut) is a settlement in the Qaasuitsup municipality, in northwestern Greenland. It is situated on the northeastern shore of the Nuussuaq Peninsula. It had 196 inhabitants in 2010.
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