Aupaluk (2006 Population 174) is the smallest Inuit settlement in Nunavik. In 2001, there were 159 residents; the 2006 population of 174 marks a 9.4% increase over these five years. There are 49 private dwellings in the settlement, all occupied by usual residents. The settlement spans 30.12 kmē in terms of area and is served by nearby Aupaluk Airport. As of 2006, the village ranked nationally 4,116th out of 5,008 in terms of population.[1]