Nunavut, Canada: List of the Largest Cities by Population

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A breathtaking panorama of Inuit culture in Ukkusiksalik National Park, Nunavut. In the foreground, a group of Inuit people engage in traditional activities such as seal hunting, kayaking, and igloo building. The middle ground features a small Inuit settlement with colorful tents and sled dogs. In the background, majestic glaciers and snow-capped mountains rise against a clear, azure sky. The scene is illuminated by warm, natural lighting, capturing the rugged beauty and timeless essence of this Arctic landscape. The image conveys the resilience, harmony, and cultural richness of the Inuit people within the pristine wilderness of Ukkusiksalik National Park.

1. Iqaluit – 7,429
Territorial capital and only city in Nunavut; major administrative, cultural & commercial hub. 

2. Rankin Inlet – 2,975
Largest hamlet in the Kivalliq Region on Hudson Bay; regional service centre. 

3. Arviat – 2,864
Coastal community on Hudson Bay with strong Inuit heritage and growing population. 

4. Baker Lake – 2,061
Central Inuit community at the geographic centre of Canada, known for arts and traditional culture. 

5. Igloolik – 2,049
Island hamlet in Qikiqtaaluk Region; important on traditional hunting lands and arts. 

6. Cambridge Bay – 1,760
Kitikmeot Region community and regional transportation/logistics hub. 

7. Pond Inlet – 1,555
Northern settlement near Bylot Island; known for Inuit culture, tourism & wildlife. 

8. Pangnirtung – 1,504
Arctic fjord community on Baffin Island; renowned for Inuit art and national park access. 

9. Kinngait (Cape Dorset) – 1,396
Inuit hamlet famous internationally for print-making and arts. 

10. Kugluktuk – 1,382
Western coastal hamlet at the mouth of the Coppermine River known for Arctic wildlife. 

The above is subject to change.

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