decades. The population increased by over 37% relative to the 1990 levels, and by over 18% relative to the 2000 levels. Language Tasiilaq is the main location where East Greenlandic is spoken. Transport There are no roads far outside Tasiilaq. The longest is a narrow gravel road to the hydro power plant. Transport to further places is by helicopter or boat. Air Air Greenland operates helicopter services from Tasiilaq Heliport to neighboring Kulusuk Airport ( away), which offers connections to Nuuk, and to Iceland. The heliport serves as a local helicopter hub with flights to several villages in the region: Isortoq, Kuummiit, Sermiligaaq, and Tiniteqilaaq. Sea In the summer, the cargo boats of Royal Arctic Line connect Tasiilaq with Kulusuk, providing an ad hoc alternative for the helicopter flights of Air Greenland. Tourism In summer main activities involve: ice cave tours, ice climbing, glacier hikes, boat trips, whale watching and kayaking. Climate Tasiilaq has a tundra climate (ET), with long, cold and snowy winters and short, cool drier summers. From time to time, Tasiilaq is affected by piteraqs. On 6 February 1970 the worst piteraq ever documented hit Tasiilaq, causing heavy damage and nearly ruining the town. Twin towns – sister cities Tasiilaq is twinned with: Kópavogur, Iceland References Populated places in Greenland Populated places established in 1894 Sermersooq 1894 establishments in North America 19th-century establishments in Greenland Road-inaccessible communities of North America