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Ammassalik
City in Sermersooq, Greenland
Overview
Ammassalik, also known as Tasiilaq, is the largest town on Greenland's east coast, set in a dramatic landscape of fjords and mountains. It offers a unique blend of Inuit culture and stunning Arctic wilderness, ideal for adventurous travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Greenland
Municipality
Sermersooq
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Nuuk
Coordinates
65.61°, -37.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$3,290
Local Cost
$2,190
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
45
English
55
Temperature
-1.0°C
Summer Avg
4.1°C
Winter Avg
-5.1°C
Record High
12.3°C
Record Low
-23.2°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1643 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
KUS
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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