Maniitsoq

Maniitsoq
Maniitsoq in 1890
Maniitsoq Location within Greenland
Coordinates: 65°25′N 52°54′W / 65.417°N 52.9°W / 65.417; -52.9
Country	Kingdom of Denmark
Province	Greenland
Municipality	Qeqqata
Area
- Total	79,500 km2 (30,695.1 sq mi)
Population (2005)
- Total	2,859
Time zone	UTC-3 (UTC-3)
Website	http://www.maniitsoq.gl/

Maniitsoq (Danish: Sukkertoppen, old spelling Manîtsoq) is a town in western Greenland, in the Qeqqata municipality. It has 2,859 inhabitants (as of 2005) and an area of 79,500 km² (30,690 mi²). The name is Greenlandic for "place of rugged terrain"^[1]. The approximate location of the town is 65°25′N 52°54′W / 65.417°N 52.9°W / 65.417; -52.9.

History

The town was built in 1755 as a colony on the site where the Kangaamiut settlement is located today, but was moved to its present-day location in 1782. Archaeological finds indicate that the area has been settled for more than 4,000 years.

Transport

Maniitsoq is a port of call for the Arctic Umiaq Line coastal ship. The Maniitsoq Airport (IATA: JSU) links the town with the Air Greenland focus city in Nuuk Airport. There are also flights to other major towns in the Qeqqata municipality, Kangerlussuaq (hub) and Sisimiut^[2].

External links

• www.greenland.com Tourist information on Maniitsoq.

Footnotes

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