Qeqertaq Facts
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population | 126 |
| Male Population | 72 (56.9%) |
| Female Population | 54 (43.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2015) | +90.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2015) | -8.0% |
| Median Age | 26.7 years (Male: 25, Female: 28.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenland Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 69.99738, -51.30246 |
Map of Qeqertaq
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Qeqertaq Population
Years 1975 to 2015
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 66 | 139 | 137 | 126 |
| Population Density | 40.6 / km² | 85.5 / km² | 84.3 / km² | 77.5 / km² |
Qeqertaq Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qeqertaq | +90.9% | -9.4% | -8% |
| Qaasuitsup | -58.8% | -14% | -7.8% |
| Greenland | -6.7% | +16.2% | +0.2% |
Qeqertaq Median Age
Median Age: 26.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qeqertaq | 26.7 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 25 yrs |
| Qaasuitsup | 32.9 yrs | 31 yrs | 34.6 yrs |
| Greenland | 33.6 yrs | 32.1 yrs | 35 yrs |
Qeqertaq Population Density
Population Density: 77.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qeqertaq | 126 | 1.625 km² | 77.5 / km² |
| Qaasuitsup | 12,104 | 576,067.4 km² | 0 / km² |
| Greenland | 34,483 | 2,165,628.3 km² | 0 / km² |
Qeqertaq Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2015
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Qeqertaq CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qeqertaq | 180 tn | 1.43 tn | 110.5 tons/km² |
| Qaasuitsup | 290,830 tn | 24.03 tn | 0.5 tons/km² |
| Greenland | 813,754 tn | 23.6 tn | 0.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 180 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.43 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 110.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/20/10 | 8:52 PM | 4 | 95.1 km | 18,000 m | western Greenland | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/06 | 2:42 AM | 3.6 | 97.7 km | 18,000 m | western Greenland | usgs.gov |
Qeqertaq
Qeqertaq is a settlement in the Qaasuitsup municipality in western Greenland, located on an island off the southern shore of the Nuussuaq Peninsula in an inlet of Sullorsuaq Strait. Founded in 1830 as Øen, the settlement had 130 inhabitants in 2010.
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