Qaanaaq Kommune
Qaanaaq, formerly known as Thule, in northern Greenland is one of the world's northernmost civilian settlements, topped only by Longyearbyen on Svalbard and a few military bases.Qaanaaq Kommune
- Type: Locality with 846 residents
- Also known as: “Avanersuaq”, “Avanersuup Kommunia”, “Qaanaaq”, “Qânâq”, “Thule”, and “Thule District”
- Location: Avannaata, Greenland, North America
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Latitude
77.5° or 77° 30′ north
Longitude
-69.1667° or 69° 10′ west
Population
846
Elevation
519 metres (1,703 feet)
Open location code
C79GGR2M+28
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In Other Languages
“Qaanaaq Kommune” goes by many names.
- Kalaallisut: “Qaanaap Kommunia”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Kangerluarsuk and Tikeraasaq.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Qaanaaq Gletscher and Cape Ackland.
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