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Place in Greenland, Kingdom of Denmark
Isertoq
IsortoqIsortoq
Isertoq is located in GreenlandIsertoqIsertoqLocation within Greenland
Coordinates: 65°32′55″N 38°58′30″W / 65.54861°N 38.97500°W / 65.54861; -38.97500
State Kingdom of Denmark
Constituent country Greenland
Municipality Sermersooq
Government
 • MayorPele Maratse
Population
 • Total64
Time zoneUTC−02:00 (Western Greenland Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−01:00 (Western Greenland Summer Time)
Postal code3913 Tasiilaq

Isertoq (West Greenlandic: Isortoq) is a settlement in the Sermersooq municipality, in southeastern Greenland. Its population was 64 in 2020.

Population

The population of Isertoq has decreased by nearly half relative to the 1990 levels, and by 27 percent relative to the 2000 levels, reflecting the depopulation of the nearby Kuummiit and Tiniteqilaaq.

Isertoq population dynamics Isortoq population growth dynamics in the last two decades. Source: Statistics Greenland

Transport

During weekdays Air Greenland serves the village as part of government contract, with flights from Isortoq Heliport to Nuuk Airport and Kulusuk Airport.

Related

An Arctic cargobike, Isortoq, is named for the truly remote character of Isertoq.

References

  1. Sermersooq Municipality Archived 2010-05-06 at the Wayback Machine (in Danish)
  2. Nu er 'Ittoqqortoormiit' blevet officielt
  3. "Population by Localities". Statistical Greenland. Archived from the original on 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  4. ^ Statistics Greenland Archived 2011-08-12 at the Wayback Machine
  5. Air Greenland, Departures and Arrivals Archived 2010-03-09 at the Wayback Machine
  6. anywhere.berlin - cargobikes to #forgetroads
Cities, towns, and villages in Greenland
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