Isertoq

Isertoq^[2] (West Greenlandic: Isortoq) is a settlement in the Sermersooq municipality, in southeastern Greenland. Its population was 64 in 2020.^[3]

Isertoq
Isortoq
Isertoq Location within Greenland
Coordinates: 65°32′55″N 38°58′30″W
State	Kingdom of Denmark
Constituent country	Greenland
Municipality	Sermersooq
Government [1]
• Mayor	Pele Maratse
Population  (2020)
• Total	64
Time zone	UTC−02:00 (Western Greenland Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−01:00 (Western Greenland Summer Time)
Postal code	3913 Tasiilaq

Population

The population of Isertoq has decreased by nearly half relative to the 1990 levels, and by 27 percent relative to the 2000 levels,^[4] reflecting the depopulation of the nearby Kuummiit and Tiniteqilaaq.

Isortoq population growth dynamics in the last two decades. Source: Statistics Greenland^[4]

Transport

During weekdays Air Greenland serves the village as part of government contract, with flights from Isortoq Heliport to Nuuk Airport and Kulusuk Airport.^[5]

Related

An Arctic cargobike, Isortoq, is named for the truly remote character of Isertoq.^[6]