Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Longyearbyen: Located on Spitsbergen Island, this is the world's northernmost permanent settlement and the largest community in Svalbard.
About
Quick Facts about Longyearbyen
| Population | 2,060 |
| Country | Norway |
| State | Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen) |
| County | Spitsbergen |
| Area | 242.86 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 78.2233,15.6469 |
| Named for | John Munro Longyear |
| Official language | Bokmål |
| Altitude | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Capital city | Longyearbyen is capital of Svalbard, Spitsbergen |
| Establishment | January 01, 1906 (120 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Arctic/Longyearbyen |
| Local time | 23:40:15 (12th May 2026) |
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Geography
Longyearbyen is located at 78°13'24"N 15°38'49"E (78.2233400, 15.6468900).
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