Alluttoq

Alluttoq
618.339 km²
Coastline: 280.037 km
Landform: Mountains
UTC-03:00
Tree Cover: 18%
Herbaceous Cover

Welcome to Alluttoq, a Polar island in the Davis Strait, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Alluttoq unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and size of Alluttoq

Size: 618.3 km²
Coastline: 280 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Davis Strait
Continent: North America

Alluttoq is a Large Island spanning 618 km² with a coastline of 280 km.

Archipel:

Tectonic Plate: North America – Covers North America and parts of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, characterized by diverse geological features and varying levels of seismic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 69.73830346 / Longitude: -51.08174489

Climate and weather of Alluttoq

Climate Zone: Polar
Climate Details: Tundra
Temperature: Cold

Climate Characteristics: The tundra climate features long, extremely cold winters and short, cool summers. Vegetation is limited to mosses, lichens, and small shrubs due to the low temperatures and short growing seasons. Biodiversity is low, but some specialized species thrive.

Topography and nature of Alluttoq

Timezone: UTC-03:00
Timezone places: America/Sao_Paulo
Max. Elevation: 790 m
Mean Elevation: 343 m
Vegetation: Herbaceous Cover
Tree Coverage: 18%

The mean elevation is 343 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 790 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Mountains: High, steeply elevated landforms. Characterized by both a high maximum elevation (over 500 meters) and a high mean elevation, creating rugged, mountainous terrains on islands.

Dominating Vegetation: Herbaceous Cover
Comprising mainly of grasses, herbs, and ferns, these areas are common in prairies, meadows, and savannas, and can vary widely in species composition. Alluttoq has a tree cover of 18 %.

Vegetation: 6 vegetation zones – Very Highly Diverse Island
Islands in this range are ecological powerhouses, showcasing a wide array of vegetation zones. Each zone, from lush rainforests to arid scrublands, coastal mangroves to mountainous regions, contributes to a complex and interdependent ecosystem. These islands are often hotspots of biodiversity, supporting numerous species and intricate ecological processes.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Alluttoq

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Alluttoq. The nearest airport is Qeqertaq Heliport, located 11 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Alluttoq. The closest major port is ILLULISSAT (JAKOBSHAVN), approximately 32 km away.

The mean population of Alluttoq is 0 per km². Alluttoq is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Denmark.

The name of the island resonates across different cultures and languages. Here is how it is known around the world: Arabic: جزيرة غرينلاند; German: Grönland; Spanish: Groenlandia; French: Groenland; Portuguese: Groenlândia; Russian: Гренландия; Chinese: 格陵兰岛

Continuing your journey, Oqaatsoq is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

Boating in Greenland

Navigating through drift ice around midnight on our way from Ilulissat to Saqqaq, east of Alluttoq island. Part of our trip from Nuuk ...

Denmark is classified as Developed region: nonG7: Developed economies outside of the Group of Seven, characterized by high income and advanced economic structures. The level of income is High income: OECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Alluttoq

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Alluttoq. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

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Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.

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