Itilleq facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Itilleq
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 Itilleq
Location in Greenland
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| State |  Kingdom of Denmark |
| Constituent country |  Greenland |
| Municipality |  Qeqqata |
| Founded | 1847 |
| Population
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| • Total | 89 |
| Time zone | UTC-03 |
| Postal code |
3911 Sisimiut
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Itilleq (which used to be spelled Itivdleq) is a small town in Greenland. It is located on an island. The island is about 1 kilometer from the main land. Itilleq is in central-western Greenland. It is part of the Qeqqata municipality.
The town is 45 kilometers south of Sisimiut. It is also just 2 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. Itilleq is on the shores of Davis Strait. In 2020, 89 people lived there.
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A Look at Itilleq's History
Itilleq was started in 1847. It was first built on a different island. Later, the town moved. It moved 1 kilometer east to where it is today.
How People Make a Living in Itilleq
The main ways people earn money in Itilleq are by fishing and hunting. There is a fish factory in town. This factory is the biggest employer. It gives many people jobs.
The island does not have fresh water. So, Itilleq uses a special machine. This machine turns seawater into fresh water. The town also has a general store. It is called Pilersuisoq. This store sells many different things.
Getting Around Itilleq
There are no roads connecting Itilleq to other towns. This is common for many towns in Greenland.
Traveling by Air
The closest airport is Sisimiut Airport. It is in Sisimiut. From there, you can fly to other towns. These include Ilulissat, Kangerlussuaq, Maniitsoq, and Nuuk. Air Greenland operates these flights.
Itilleq has a place for helicopters to land. It is a gravel pad. This means you can arrange special helicopter flights to the town if needed.
Traveling by Sea
Royal Arctic Line offers ferry services every week. These ferries go to Sarfannguit and Sisimiut. Sisimiut is also a stop for the Arctic Umiaq Line. This line connects to towns like Ilulissat and Aasiaat. These towns are in the Disko Bay area. It also connects to towns in southwestern and southern Greenland.
Itilleq's Population
The number of people living in Itilleq has stayed about the same. This has been true for the last twenty years.
Famous People from Itilleq
- Hans Enoksen − He was the fourth Prime Minister of Greenland. He served from 2002 to 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Itilleq para niños
