# Sisimiut

> town in Greenland

**Wikidata**: [Q208098](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q208098)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisimiut)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sisimiut

## Summary

Sisimiut is located in Qeqqata. It was established in 1764. The population was 5.6k in 2020[1]. The area is 34.4.

## Summary
Sisimiut is a town and the second-largest human settlement in Greenland. Located in the Qeqqata municipality, it was founded in 1764 and serves as the municipal capital. As of 2020, its population was 5,582.

## Key Facts
- **Class:** City (large human settlement)
- **Location:** Qeqqata municipality, Greenland; coordinates 66.938888888889° N, -53.672222222222° W
- **Founded/Inception:** 1764
- **Population (2020 Census):** 5,582 (preferred, most recent official figure)
- **Area:** 34.4 square kilometers
- **Postal Code:** 3911
- **UN/LOCODE:** GLJHS
- **Official Name:** Holsteinsborg
- **Capital Of:** Qeqqata and Sisimiut Municipality
- **Website:** Primary: https://sisimiutcity.com/ (Danish language); Secondary: http://www.sisimiut.gl (Danish language)
- **Population Trend (Census Data):** Has grown significantly from 3,741 residents in 1977 to over 5,500 since 2009.
- **Twinned Administrative Bodies:** Albertslund Municipality (Denmark), Klaksvík (Faroe Islands), Whitstable (United Kingdom)
- **Instance Of:** city

## FAQs
**What is the population of Sisimiut?**
The population was 5,582 as of the January 1, 2020 census. The town has experienced steady growth over decades, with its population increasing from 3,741 in 1977.

**What are other names for Sisimiut?**
Its official name is Holsteinsborg, with historical variants including Holstensborg and Holsteinborg. It is also known as シシミウト in Japanese and 荷尔斯泰因斯堡 in Chinese.

**Where is Sisimiut located?**
Sisimiut is situated on the west coast of Greenland within the Qeqqata municipality. Its precise coordinates are 66.938888888889° North latitude and 53.672222222222° West longitude.

**When was Sisimiut founded?**
The town was established in 1764. It has been documented in authoritative sources like Meyers Konversations-Lexikon (1885–1890) and Trap Danmark.

## Why It Matters
Sisimiut is a significant administrative and economic hub in Greenland. As the second-largest town and capital of the Qeqqata municipality, it plays a crucial role in the governance and development of central-western Greenland. Its sustained population growth over recent decades highlights its importance as a center for living, commerce, and community in the Arctic region.

## Notable For
- Being the second-largest settlement in Greenland.
- Serving as the administrative capital of the Qeqqata municipality.
- A long historical record with detailed, annual census data available from 1977 onwards.
- Having multiple international twin towns, including Albertslund, Klaksvík, and Whitstable.

## Body

### History and Inception
Sisimiut was founded in 1764. It has been described in historical sources such as the 4th edition of Meyers Konversations-Lexikon (1885–1890) and the 5th edition of Trap Danmark.

### Geography and Location
Sisimiut is located in the Qeqqata municipality on Greenland's west coast. The town covers an area of 34.4 square kilometers. Its geographic coordinates are 66.938888888889° North latitude and 53.672222222222° West longitude.

### Demographics
The population of Sisimiut has been meticulously recorded through censuses.
- **1977-1989:** Grew from 3,741 to 4,871.
- **1990-1999:** Fluctuated between approximately 4,800 and 5,200.
- **2000-2020:** Increased from 5,127 to 5,582, with a peak of 5,598 in 2013.

### Administrative Status
Sisimiut is classified as a city. It is the capital of both the Qeqqata municipality and the smaller Sisimiut Municipality.

### International and Online Presence
The town maintains official websites in Danish and has sister city relationships with Albertslund Municipality (Denmark), Klaksvík (Faroe Islands), and Whitstable (United Kingdom). It has a presence on various online platforms, including a Facebook location ID (107600882602967) and a Google Play store ID.

### Identifiers and Authority Control
Sisimiut is recognized by numerous international database identifiers, ensuring its accurate representation across knowledge systems.
- **Wikidata ID:** Q155755
- **GeoNames ID:** 3419842
- **VIAF ID:** 134911435
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n83233824
- **GND ID (German National Library):** 4497924-1
- **FAST ID:** 1227307
- **IdRef ID:** 195063171
- **Freebase ID:** /m/0b3j_y
- **MusicBrainz Area ID:** 35b2ef11-f188-4054-a6f1-5f9358d5b0c8
- **WHO's on First ID:** 101870601
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID:** 1913331768
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -2086265
- **WOEID:** 473043

### Cultural and Encyclopedic Recognition
Sisimiut is the subject of a Wikipedia article available in over 50 languages, including English, Danish, Greenlandic, and Japanese. It has a dedicated Commons category for media and is listed in the Encyclopædia Britannica Online. A category for notable people from the town exists on Wikipedia (Category:People from Sisimiut).

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. Czech National Authority Database
4. MusicBrainz
5. [Statbank Greenland](http://bank.stat.gl/pxweb/en/Greenland/Greenland__BE__BE01__BE0120/BEXST4.PX/?rxid=6ca430db-8cff-4915-aad6-82f4013ce159)
6. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
7. GeoNames