Uummannaq
Uummannaq is a town in western Greenland, part of the Avannaata municipality. It is situated on the southern shore of the Uummannaq Fjord on Uummannaq Island, with a sheltered harbor that serves as a local center for fishing and services. The town is dominated by the nearby Uummannaq Mountain, a high, heart-shaped peak that rises behind the settlement and gives the town its name.
The area has long been inhabited by Inuit populations, and in modern times Uummannaq developed as a
Governance and access: In 2018, Greenland reorganized its municipalities, and Uummannaq became part of the Avannaata
Climate is subarctic, featuring long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Uummannaq remains a focal point