Naajaat | |
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Coordinates: 73°08′35″N 55°48′25″W / 73.14306°N 55.80694°W | |
State | Kingdom of Denmark |
Constituent country | Greenland |
Municipality | Avannaata |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 49 |
Time zone | UTC-03 |
Postal code | 3962 Upernavik |
Naajaat (Kalaallisut: "Seagulls") is a settlement in Avannaata municipality in northwestern Greenland. Former spellings include Naujât, Naujat, and Naajat. Located on a small island of the same name, the settlement has 49 inhabitants as of 2020.[1]
In Naajaat, there is no shop available. The nearest shop and post office are located approximately 10 km to the northwest in Innaarsuit.
While the sea surrounding Naajaat offers excellent fishing opportunities, local fishermen must sail to Innaarsuit to sell their catch.
The population of Naajaat has been relatively stable over the last two decades.[4]