Kuummiit (Kalaallisut: Kuummiut) is a settlement in the Sermersooq municipality in southeastern Greenland. Founded in 1915, it had 248 inhabitants in 2020.

Geography

The settlement is located on the eastern shore of the Ammassalik Fjord, approximately 40 km (25 mi) to the northeast of Tasiilaq and 34 km (21 mi) to the north of Kulusuk.

Population

The population of Kuummiit has decreased by more than 27% relative to its 1990 level and almost 15% relative to its 2000 level.

Transports

The settlement is served by the Kuummiit Heliport (IATA: KUZ, ICAO: BGKM).

References

External links

  • eastgreenland.com Settlement map and other information.

Mineralatlas Lexikon

Kuummiit Wikipedia

12.08. Kuummiit, weiter z. Knud Rasmussen Gl.

KUUMMIUT In East Greenland

KUUMMIUT In East Greenland 2015