Fun facts about Qaqortoq
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The present-day town of Qaqortoq was founded in 1775 by the Dano-Norwegian trader Anders Olsen.
Qaqortoq
Greenland
Qaqortoq, also known as Julianehåb, is the capital city of the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland, located near Cape Thorvaldsen. With a population of 3,069 in 2025, it is the most populous town in Kujalleq and the fourth most in Greenland.
From the “History” section
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Qaqortoq is home to the oldest fountain in Greenland, Mindebrønden, which was finished in 1932.
Qaqortoq
Greenland
Qaqortoq, also known as Julianehåb, is the capital city of the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland, located near Cape Thorvaldsen. With a population of 3,069 in 2025, it is the most populous town in Kujalleq and the fourth most in Greenland.
From the “Landmarks” section
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Qaqortoq Airport opened in 2026, linking the town with domestic destinations and Iceland.
Qaqortoq
Greenland
Qaqortoq, also known as Julianehåb, is the capital city of the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland, located near Cape Thorvaldsen. With a population of 3,069 in 2025, it is the most populous town in Kujalleq and the fourth most in Greenland.
From the “Transport” section
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Qaqortoq is located in one of the most mineral-rich areas in the world, with a wide range of mineral deposits.
Qaqortoq
Greenland
Qaqortoq, also known as Julianehåb, is the capital city of the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland, located near Cape Thorvaldsen. With a population of 3,069 in 2025, it is the most populous town in Kujalleq and the fourth most in Greenland.
From the “Economy and infrastructure” section
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With 3,050 inhabitants as of 2020, Qaqortoq is the largest town in the Kujalleq municipality.
Qaqortoq
Greenland
Qaqortoq, also known as Julianehåb, is the capital city of the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland, located near Cape Thorvaldsen. With a population of 3,069 in 2025, it is the most populous town in Kujalleq and the fourth most in Greenland.
From the “Demographics” section
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