Illorsuit

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Illorsuit
Illorsuit is located in Greenland
Illorsuit
Illorsuit
Location within Greenland
Coordinates: 71°14′30″N 53°34′00″W / 71.24167°N 53.56667°W / 71.24167; -53.56667Coordinates: 71°14′30″N 53°34′00″W / 71.24167°N 53.56667°W / 71.24167; -53.56667
Sovereign state Kingdom of Denmark
Autonomous country Greenland
MunicipalityAvannaata
Population
 (2020)
 • Total0
Time zoneUTC-03
Postal code
3961 Uummannaq

Illorsuit (old spelling: Igdlorssuit) is a former settlement in the Avannaata municipality, in western Greenland. Located on the northeastern shore of Illorsuit Island − northwest of Uummannaq at the mouth of the Uummannaq Fjord − the settlement had 91 inhabitants in 2010.[1] Illorsuit achieved widespread attention when it experienced a severe tsunami on June 17, 2017, due to a magnitude 4.1 earthquake located north of the city.[2] It was abandoned in 2018.

Transport[]

Main article: Illorsuit Heliport

Air Greenland serves the village as part of government contract, with mostly cargo helicopter flights from Illorsuit Heliport to Nuugaatsiaq and Uummannaq.[3]

Population[]

The population of Illorsuit has dropped by 28 percent relative to the 1990 levels, and by nearly 17 percent relative to the 2000 levels, reflecting a general trend in the region.[1]

Illorsuit population dynamics
Illorsuit population growth dynamics in the last two decades. Source: Statistics Greenland[1]

Notable people[]

  • Lars Emil Johansen (b. 1946), the second Prime Minister of Greenland
  • Rockwell Kent (1882–1971), American artist who spent time in Illorsuit[4]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Population in localities January 1.st by locality, age, gender and place of birth 1977–2010". Statistics Greenland. Archived from the original on August 12, 2011. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
  2. ^ https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/videos/gallery/frightening-video-of-moment-tsunami-hits-greenlands-west-coast/sharevideo/5476317071001
  3. ^ "Booking system". Air Greenland. Archived from the original on April 22, 2010. Retrieved July 6, 2010.
  4. ^ The Stormy Petrel of American Art
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