Sammisunnguaq

Sammisunnguaq is a cape in , and has an elevation of 264 metres.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Qilakitsoq.

Dwelling
Photo: Choffa, Public domain.
is an abandoned settlement and an important archaeological site in . It is the location of the discovery of eight mummified corpses from the Thule period.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Uummannaq.

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is a city in . is a town of about 1,300 people with another 1,300 residing in the surrounding settlements. The main industry in the area is fishing for halibut, which has overtaken hunting as the principal industry for the town.

Sammisunnguaq

Latitude
70.60513° or 70° 36′ 19″ north
Longitude
-52.14995° or 52° 8′ 60″ west
Elevation
264 metres (866 feet)
Open location code
C829JV42+32
Open­Street­Map ID
node 14144992482
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cape
Geo­Names ID
3420125
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Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Assakaarsuit and Qeqertaarukassak.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Kanngussannguaq and Mummies burial site.

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