Atammik

Atammik (old spelling: Atangmik) is a settlement in the Qeqqata municipality in central-western Greenland. Located on the shores of Davis Strait, it had 190 inhabitants in 2015.[1] It is the southernmost settlement in the municipality. The local Royal Greenland fish processing factory was closed in July 2010.[2]

Atammik
Aerial view of Atammik
Atammik
Location within Greenland
Coordinates: 64°48′13″N 52°10′35″W
State Kingdom of Denmark
Constituent country Greenland
Municipality Qeqqata
Population
 (2015)
 • Total190
Time zoneUTC-03
Postal code
3912 Maniitsoq

Population

The population of Atammik has remained relatively stable over the last two decades, decreasing in the last several years.[1]

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

References
  1. Statistics Greenland - Population in localities by gender, age and place of birth 1977-2015 [BEEST4] (in Danish)
  2. "RG's fabrik i Atammik lukket". Sermitsiaq (in Danish). 17 July 2010. Archived from the original on 18 July 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
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