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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Longyearbyen, a significant locality within Svalbard and Jan Mayen, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Longyearbyen, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 78.22334 and longitude 15.64689, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 1 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 2,060 people, Longyearbyen holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLC underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 21. It is further organized within the 2111 subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as LYR, Long'ir, Longijur, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Longyearbyen are synchronized to the Arctic/Longyearbyen timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

LYR
Long'ir
Longijur
Longir
Longjerbiene
Longjir
Longjirbjuen osh
Longjyrbienas
Longjērbīene
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyur
Longyearbýur
Lonqyirbyuen
lang yi er cheng
langayrbyn
langyrbyn
lanyiyarpiyan
lanګyrbyn
long-ieobien
long-wiealeubwien
longiri
lwnghyarbyn
lwngyyrbyn
lwnqyyrbyn
lxng yeiy r beiyn
rongui~erubin
Лонгийър
Лонгйир
Лонгйирбюен ош
Лонгйір
Лонгьир
Лонгїр
Лонгјир
לונגיירבין
لانګیربین
لانگایربین
لانگیربین
لونغياربين
لونقييربين
லாங்யியர்பியன்
ลองเยียร์เบียน
ლონგირი
ロングイェールビーン
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