Sisimiut
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SISIMIUT (Holsteinsborg)
Incorporated into : 2009 Qeqqata
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1971.
Sisimiut is in the southern ice-free waters and thus a major harbour. The arms show the head of a walrus, which are often found around the town.
Literature : Achen, S.T. : Danmarks Kommunevåbener. Komma, København, 1982.