Ilulissat, Avannaata

Ilulissat: town in Greenland

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Quick Facts about Ilulissat

Population 4,670
Country Greenland
State Avannaata (Greenland)
Postal code 3952
Phone Area Codes (+299) 94
Area 11.25 km2
Official name Jakobshavn
Latitude & Longitude 69.2198,-51.0986
Capital city Ilulissat is capital of Avannaata, Ilulissat municipality, Qaasuitsup
Establishment January 01, 1741 (285 years ago)
Time Zone America/Godthab
Local time 09:17:12 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Ilulissat is located at 69°13'11"N 51°5'55"W (69.2198100, -51.0986100).

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1977 3,572 - census
1978 3,423 -4.35% census
1979 3,535 3.17% census
1980 3,648 3.1% census
1981 3,724 2.04% census
1982 3,759 0.93% census
1983 3,878 3.07% census
1984 3,862 -0.41% census
1985 3,929 1.71% census
1986 4,043 2.82% census
1987 4,135 2.22% census
1988 4,214 1.87% census
1989 4,239 0.59% census
1990 4,191 -1.15% census
1991 4,135 -1.35% census
1992 4,156 0.51% census
1993 4,072 -2.06% census
1994 4,057 -0.37% census
1995 4,052 -0.12% census
1996 4,086 0.83% census
1997 4,168 1.97% census
1998 4,159 -0.22% census
1999 4,169 0.24% census
2000 4,200 0.74% census
2001 4,145 -1.33% census
2002 4,285 3.27% census
2003 4,525 5.3% census
2004 4,470 -1.23% census
2005 4,533 1.39% census
2006 4,511 -0.49% census
2007 4,512 0.02% census
2008 4,584 1.57% census
2009 4,528 -1.24% census
2010 4,546 0.4% census
2011 4,606 1.3% census
2012 4,621 0.32% census
2013 4,541 -1.76% census
2014 4,530 -0.24% census
2015 4,491 -0.87% census
2016 4,442 -1.1% census
2017 4,555 2.48% census
2018 4,563 0.18% census
2020 4,670 2.29% census
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