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Maniitsoq, Greenland
Qeqqata · Greenland
Maniitsoq is a small town in Qeqqata, Greenland with a population of 2,534. Average temperature: 27°F (-3°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Maniitsoq
Maniitsoq or Sukkertoppen is a town on Maniitsoq Island, western Greenland located in the Qeqqata municipality. With 2,534 inhabitants as of 2020, it is the sixth-largest town in Greenland.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,534 |
| Population Density | 770 / sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.4151°, -52.8982° |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
| Country | 🇬🇱 Greenland |
| State / Province | Qeqqata |
| Average Temperature | 27°F (-3°C) |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.1 inches (586 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.6 inches (32 cm) |
About Maniitsoq
Maniitsoq is a small town in Greenland (Qeqqata) with a population of 2,534. The average annual temperature is 27°F (-3°C). Temperatures range from 11°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.1 inches. The timezone is America/Nuuk.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 27.4°F |
| 49% below Greenland avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 770/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.4151°N, 52.8982°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in |
Maniitsoq has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 9°F in February to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.3").
Schools in Maniitsoq
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maniitsumi efterskoli | — | — | — | — |
| Maniitsumi Efterskoli | — | — | — | — |
| Atuarfik Kilaaseeraq | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Maniitsoq
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Maniitsoq
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maniitsup Katersugaasivia (museum) |
Libraries in Maniitsoq
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maniitsup Atuakkanik Atorniartarfia | 0.0 |
Hotels in Maniitsoq
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Maniitsoq
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Maniitsoq
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Maniitsoq
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Maniitsoq
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Maniitsoq Airport | JSU | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Maniitsoq
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Tusass |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Maniitsoq
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of Elijah | |
| Church of Maniitsoq | |
| Inuunerup Nutaap Oqaluffia Maniitsoq | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greenland
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What is the population of Maniitsoq?
Maniitsoq has a population of 2,534 residents and is located in Greenland. The population density is 770 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Maniitsoq?
Maniitsoq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.1 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.