Saqqaq
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. The village's Kalaallisut name is a translation of the Danish meaning "Sunny Side", in reference to its position relative to Livets Top.
Saqqaq
Solsiden | |
|---|---|
Saqqaq Location within Greenland | |
| 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 |
It is the site name for the Saqqaq culture.
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