What is the population of Eureka, Nunavut?

Eureka has a population of approximately 8 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Eureka, Nunavut located?

Eureka is located in Nunavut, Canada, at approximate coordinates 79.9902°, -85.9314°.

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Eureka

Total population

Founded

1947

Elevation272 m

Land area17 km²

Coordinates79.99°, -85.93°

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City facts

Founded

1947

Elevation

272 m

Area

17 km²

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Overview

Eureka is a small research base on Fosheim Peninsula, Ellesmere Island, Qikiqtaaluk Region, in the Canadian territory of Nunavut. It is located on the north side of Slidre Fiord, which enters Eureka Sound farther west. It is the third-northernmost permanent research community in the world. The only two farther north are Alert, which is also on Ellesmere Island, and Nord, in Greenland. Eureka has the lowest average annual temperature and the lowest amount of precipitation of any weather station in Canada.

History & geography

History

Eureka was founded on April 7, 1947, as part of an initiative to set up a network of Arctic weather stations. On this date, of supplies were airlifted to a promising spot on Ellesmere Island, and five prefabricated Jamesway huts were constructed. Regular weather observations began on January 1, 1948. The station has expanded over the years. At its peak, in the 1970s, at least fifteen staff were on site; in 2005, it reported a permanent population of zero with at least eight staff on a continuous rotational basis. Several generations of buildings have been developed. The latest operations centre, with work areas and staff quarters in one large structure, was completed in 2005.

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