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Ivittuut
City in Sermersooq, Greenland
Overview
Ivittuut is a fascinating Greenlandic ghost town, once home to a major cryolite mine that fueled global industry. Today, the abandoned settlement offers a window into history amid stunning Arctic scenery. Visitors can explore haunting ruins, untouched nature, and the unique quiet of a lost industrial town.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Greenland
Municipality
Sermersooq
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Nuuk
Coordinates
61.21°, -48.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
10
Female Safety
0
LGBTQ+ Safety
0
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
0
Monthly Cost
$0
Local Cost
$0
Local Income
$0
Cashless
0
English
20
Temperature
-0.1°C
Summer Avg
6.6°C
Winter Avg
-5.6°C
Record High
16.2°C
Record Low
-20.2°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1487 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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.
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 95/100.
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