Kangaatsiaq
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Greenland |
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KANGAATSIAQ
Incorporated into : 2009 Qaasuitsup
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1971.
The arms show a ptarmigan, which is very common in the area and play a role in some of the local legends. In the municipality there is also a small village named Aqigsserniaq, or the ptarmigan.
Literature : Achen, S.T. : Danmarks Kommunevåbener. Komma, København, 1982.