Saqqaq Facts
| Area | 5.1 km² |
| Population | 159 |
| Male Population | 84 (52.7%) |
| Female Population | 75 (47.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2015) | +84.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2015) | -9.1% |
| Median Age | 33.2 years (Male: 36.1, Female: 31.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenland Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 70.01667, -51.95000 |
Map of Saqqaq
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Saqqaq Population
Years 1975 to 2015
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 86 | 178 | 175 | 159 |
| Population Density | 17 / km² | 35.2 / km² | 34.6 / km² | 31.4 / km² |
Saqqaq Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 9.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saqqaq | +84.9% | -10.7% | -9.1% |
| Qaasuitsup | -58.8% | -14% | -7.8% |
| Greenland | -6.7% | +16.2% | +0.2% |
Saqqaq Median Age
Median Age: 33.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saqqaq | 33.2 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
| Qaasuitsup | 32.9 yrs | 31 yrs | 34.6 yrs |
| Greenland | 33.6 yrs | 32.1 yrs | 35 yrs |
Saqqaq Population Density
Population Density: 31.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saqqaq | 159 | 5.1 km² | 31.4 / km² |
| Qaasuitsup | 12,104 | 576,067.4 km² | 0 / km² |
| Greenland | 34,483 | 2,165,628.3 km² | 0 / km² |
Saqqaq Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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.
Saqqaq CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saqqaq | 3,172 tn | 19.95 tn | 626.7 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) | 3,172 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 19.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 626.7 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/20/10 | 8:52 PM | 4 | 73.8 km | 18,000 m | western Greenland | usgs.gov |
| 7/11/08 | 9:11 PM | 4.1 | 87.3 km | 10,000 m | western Greenland | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/06 | 2:42 AM | 3.6 | 80.1 km | 18,000 m | western Greenland | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/06 | 12:32 AM | 4 | 85.2 km | 18,000 m | western Greenland | usgs.gov |
Saqqaq
Saqqaq (old spelling: Sarqaq) is a settlement in the Qaasuitsup municipality in western Greenland. Founded in 1755 as Solsiden, Saqqaq had 188 inhabitants in 2010. The village's Kalaallisut name is a translation of the Danish meaning "Sunny Side", in..
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