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Greenland ZIP Code Dataset

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Sample Dataset Greenland

ISOCountryLanguageRegion 1Region 2Region 3Region 4LocalityZip CodeLatitudeLongitudeTimezone
GLGreenlandKLKujalleqN/AN/AN/AAlluitsup Paa391960.505490-45.581586America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLKujalleqN/AN/AN/AAngissoq392761.380196-44.388623America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLKujalleqN/AN/AN/AIkerasassuaq392467.709549-50.082028America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLKujalleqN/AN/AN/ANanortalik392260.143127-45.241224America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLKujalleqN/AN/AN/ANarsaq392160.913734-46.050704America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLKujalleqN/AN/AN/ANarsarsuaq392361.166667-45.433333America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLKujalleqN/AN/AN/AQaqortoq392060.866667-45.750000America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLQeqqataN/AN/AN/AKangerlussuaq391067.011057-50.715520America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLQeqqataN/AN/AN/AManiitsoq391265.428519-52.925063America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLQeqqataN/AN/AN/ASisimiut391166.925261-53.659300America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/AArsuk393261.216961-48.441760America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/ADanmarkshavn398474.482253-18.982022America/Danmarkshavn
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/AIttoqqortoormiit398070.486830-21.962914America/Scoresbysund
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/AKangilinnguit393061.231091-48.097442America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/AKulusuk391565.566667-37.183333America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/AMestersvig398272.235474-23.926504America/Scoresbysund
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/ANerlerit Inaat398570.741667-22.658333America/Scoresbysund
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/ANuuk390064.179177-51.732044America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/APaamiut394061.996776-49.648376America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/ASlædepatrulje Sirius399274.301831-20.220252America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/AStation Nord397281.716447-17.795078America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/ATasiilaq391366.700000-34.450000America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLKujalleqN/AN/AN/AQaqortoq241260.866667-45.750000America/Nuuk
ISOCountryLanguageRegion 1Region 2Region 3Region 4LocalityZip CodeLatitudeLongitudeTimezone
GLGreenlandKLKujalleqN/AN/AN/AAlluitsup Paa391960.505490-45.581586America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLKujalleqN/AN/AN/AAngissoq392761.380196-44.388623America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLKujalleqN/AN/AN/AIkerasassuaq392467.709549-50.082028America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLKujalleqN/AN/AN/ANanortalik392260.143127-45.241224America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLKujalleqN/AN/AN/ANarsaq392160.913734-46.050704America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLKujalleqN/AN/AN/ANarsarsuaq392361.166667-45.433333America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLKujalleqN/AN/AN/AQaqortoq392060.866667-45.750000America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLQeqqataN/AN/AN/AKangerlussuaq391067.011057-50.715520America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLQeqqataN/AN/AN/AManiitsoq391265.428519-52.925063America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLQeqqataN/AN/AN/ASisimiut391166.925261-53.659300America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/AArsuk393261.216961-48.441760America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/ADanmarkshavn398474.482253-18.982022America/Danmarkshavn
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/AIttoqqortoormiit398070.486830-21.962914America/Scoresbysund
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/AKangilinnguit393061.231091-48.097442America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/AKulusuk391565.566667-37.183333America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/AMestersvig398272.235474-23.926504America/Scoresbysund
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/ANerlerit Inaat398570.741667-22.658333America/Scoresbysund
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/ANuuk390064.179177-51.732044America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/APaamiut394061.996776-49.648376America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/ASlædepatrulje Sirius399274.301831-20.220252America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/AStation Nord397281.716447-17.795078America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLSermersooqN/AN/AN/ATasiilaq391366.700000-34.450000America/Nuuk
GLGreenlandKLKujalleqN/AN/AN/AQaqortoq241260.866667-45.750000America/Nuuk
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Greenland's Postal Code Format

Greenland uses a “Postnummer” system, which is a four-digit numeric format like 9999, with no letters or separators. All Greenlandic postcodes begin with 39, as the territory is part of the Danish postal numbering system, and the prefix GL- is often added for international mail. According to the GeoPostcodes world postal code database, Greenland has 38 postcodes covering 6 regions and 37 towns.

  • Postnummer Format: 9999

    • Uses Danish/Nordic characters; all codes begin with 39xx
    • 38 postcodes covering 6 regions and 37 towns

    Example:

    • 3900 - Nuuk

  • Structure of Postal Codes

    • Format: 9999, numeric
    • Hierarchical levels: All postcodes begin with 39xx.

  • Management & Authority

    • Primary postal authority: POST Greenland, www.post.gl.

  • Addressing Standards

    • Common address format: [Recipient Name] [Street Number] [Street Name] GL-[Postal Code] [POST TOWN IN CAPITALS]
    • Example address: Postboks 101, GL-3900 NUUK

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Coverage Statistics

38

Total ZIP Codes

6

Provinces & Territories

37

Cities & Towns

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Data Dictionary

Comprehensive field definitions and data specifications for the Greenland postal code dataset
Field nameField typeDescriptionComments
ISOChar(2)ISO 3166-1 Country codeThe ISO 3166-1 standard is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and defines a unique code for the name of each country. The country codes are represented as a two-letter code (alpha-2).
CountryChar(50)Country name
LanguageChar(2)Language codeWhen there are several official languages in the country, or for countries using a non-Latin alphabet, we provide the names in different languages. The language field contains the language code and allows you to select a specific version.
Region1
Region2
Region3
Region4
Char(80)
Administrative division level 1
Administrative division level 2
Administrative division level 3
Administrative division level 4
These fields contain the name of administrative divisions for each available level. If not applicable, the value '-' will be indicated.
LocalityChar(80)Locality nameContains the settlement name. The type of settlement may vary depending on the country (city, town, village, etc..).
PostcodeChar(15)ZIP / Postal codeIn countries/places where there is no postal code in use, this field is left empty. The postcode structure varies for each country.
Latitude
Longitude
DoublePlace coordinates (WGS84 coordinates)These fields contain the geographic coordinates related to the specific locality and postal code of the record. The geographical position is usually precise to about one hundred meters and corresponds to the center of the locality. All our files are created using the World Geodetic System standard WGS 84. The corresponding SRID reference is EPSG:4326.
TimezoneChar(30)Time zone name (Olson)Following the timezones defined in the IANA tz database (sometimes called Olson database).

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  • 247 Countries
  • 9,9M Coordinates
  • 9,3M ZIP codes
  • 400 Time zones
  • 4M Cities and Towns
  • 116K UNLOCODES

Specifications

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  • Format: CSV, ASC, DAT, GML, GeoJSON, KML, Shapefile (SHP)
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  • 81 Countries
  • 299 languages
  • 26,5M streets
  • 400 time zones
  • 9.3M ZIP codes
  • 4M cities

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A global dataset of polygons representing ZIP codes and administrative areas.

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Key features

  • 247 Countries
  • Up to 6 levels
  • 1,7M boundaries
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  • 245K Admin areas
  • Visualization

Specifications

  • Coverage: Global
  • Format: GeoJSON, Geopackage, KML, Shapefile (SHP)
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Global population estimates at postal code and administrative level covering a span of 55 years: past, present, and future.

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  • 247 Countries
  • 243K Admin areas
  • 55 year span
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  • 645K ZIP codes

Specifications

  • Coverage: International
  • Format: CSV, ASC

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Global Postal Code Coverage

247 countries and territories with standardized formatting and reliable geographic information.

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Updated: September 1, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

The ZIP code (Postnummer) for Nuuk is 3900.
Greenland does not use 5-digit ZIP codes. Postal codes (Postnummer) in Greenland consist of four digits in the format 9999.
Yes. Greenland uses postal codes (Postnummer) in the four-digit format 9999, assigned to towns and settlements across the country; there are 37 cities.
Yes. Greenland uses postal codes (Postnummer) in a four-digit numeric format (9999). The country has 37 cities, each served by a postnummer for mail delivery.
No town in Greenland has the ZIP code 12345; Greenland postnummer use a four-digit format (9999), so a five-digit code like 12345 is not valid.
Greenland uses postal codes (Postnummer) in a four-digit format (9999) assigned to towns and settlements—there are 37 cities. This differs from the United States’ five-digit ZIP code system.
Yes. Greenland uses a postal code system (Postnummer) with four digits in the format 9999, applied across the country.
The country code GL (ISO 3166‑1 alpha‑2) — and sometimes the alpha‑3 code GRL — is often mistaken for the ZIP code (postnummer) in Greenland; Greenland’s actual postal codes are four digits (format 9999).

Write the recipient name, street name and number (or “Postboks” and box number), then the Postnummer (4 digits) and city, and finish with GREENLAND.

Example:
Maria Jensen
Midtertunga 12
Postnummer 3900 Nuuk
GREENLAND

Greenland does not have a single ZIP code. Postal codes (Postnummer) use four digits (format 9999); for example, Nuuk’s postnummer is 3900.
The postal code format in Greenland is four digits (9999), referred to locally as a Postnummer.
A ZIP code (Postnummer) in Greenland consists of four digits.

Yes, addresses in Greenland include a four-digit postal code (Postnummer) in the format 9999; it is written on the same line as the city. Example:
Hans Olsen
Vejnavn 1
3900 Nuuk