Saqqaq
Place in Greenland, Kingdom of Denmark / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Saqqaq (old spelling: Sarqaq) is a settlement in the Avannaata municipality in western Greenland. Founded in 1755 as Solsiden, Saqqaq had 132 inhabitants in 2020.[1] The village's Kalaallisut name is a translation of the Danish meaning "Sunny Side", in reference to its position relative to Livets Top.
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Saqqaq
Solsiden | |
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Coordinates: 70°00′35″N 51°56′45″W | |
State | Kingdom of Denmark |
Constituent country | Greenland |
Municipality | Avannaata |
First Settled | 2000 B.C.E. |
Founded | 1755 |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 132 |
Time zone | UTC-03 |
Postal code | 3952 Ilulissat |
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It is the site name for the Saqqaq culture.