Sisimiut, Qeqqata
Sisimiut: town in Greenland
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Quick Facts about Sisimiut
| Population | 5,582 |
| Country | Greenland |
| State | Qeqqata (Greenland) |
| Postal code | 3911 |
| Area | 34.4 km2 |
| Official name | Holsteinsborg |
| Latitude & Longitude | 66.9395,-53.6735 |
| Capital city | Sisimiut is capital of Qeqqata, Sisimiut Municipality |
| Establishment | January 01, 1764 (262 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Godthab |
| Local time | 03:01:33 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Sisimiut is located at 66°56'22"N 53°40'25"W (66.9394600, -53.6735000).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 3,741 | - | census |
| 1978 | 3,757 | 0.43% | census |
| 1979 | 3,796 | 1.03% | census |
| 1980 | 3,976 | 4.53% | census |
| 1981 | 4,136 | 3.87% | census |
| 1982 | 4,270 | 3.14% | census |
| 1983 | 4,298 | 0.65% | census |
| 1984 | 4,405 | 2.43% | census |
| 1985 | 4,524 | 2.63% | census |
| 1986 | 4,583 | 1.29% | census |
| 1987 | 4,716 | 2.82% | census |
| 1988 | 4,823 | 2.22% | census |
| 1989 | 4,814 | -0.19% | census |
| 1990 | 4,871 | 1.17% | census |
| 1991 | 4,957 | 1.73% | census |
| 1992 | 5,004 | 0.94% | census |
| 1993 | 4,881 | -2.52% | census |
| 1994 | 4,839 | -0.87% | census |
| 1995 | 4,979 | 2.81% | census |
| 1996 | 5,117 | 2.7% | census |
| 1997 | 5,116 | -0.02% | census |
| 1998 | 5,195 | 1.52% | census |
| 1999 | 5,149 | -0.89% | census |
| 2000 | 5,127 | -0.43% | census |
| 2001 | 5,166 | 0.75% | census |
| 2002 | 5,221 | 1.05% | census |
| 2003 | 5,263 | 0.8% | census |
| 2004 | 5,246 | -0.32% | census |
| 2005 | 5,350 | 1.94% | census |
| 2006 | 5,399 | 0.91% | census |
| 2007 | 5,344 | -1.03% | census |
| 2008 | 5,397 | 0.98% | census |
| 2009 | 5,497 | 1.82% | census |
| 2010 | 5,460 | -0.68% | census |
| 2011 | 5,498 | 0.69% | census |
| 2012 | 5,571 | 1.31% | census |
| 2013 | 5,598 | 0.48% | census |
| 2014 | 5,524 | -1.34% | census |
| 2015 | 5,572 | 0.86% | census |
| 2016 | 5,539 | -0.6% | census |
| 2017 | 5,414 | -2.31% | census |
| 2018 | 5,491 | 1.4% | census |
| 2020 | 5,582 | 1.63% | census |
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