Larger Cities (50,000+) North of The Arctic Circle
| Location | Latitude | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Tromsø, Troms, Norway | 69°40' N | 61,897 |
| Norilsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia | 69°21' N | 134,832 |
| Severomorsk, Murmansk Oblast, Russia | 69°04' N | 55,102 |
| Murmansk, Murmansk Oblast, Russia | 68°58' N | 336,137 |
| Apatity, Murmansk Oblast, Russia | 67°34' N | 64,405 |
| Vorkuta, Komi Republic, Russia | 67°30' N | 84,917 |
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