Gambell, Alaska
Gambell (GAM-bull) (Central Siberian Yupik: Sivuqaq) is a city in the Nome Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. Located on St. Lawrence Island, it had a population of 681 at the 2010 census, up from 649 in 2000.
Gambell
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Aerial view of Gambell in 2017 | |
Location of Gambell, Alaska | |
Coordinates: 63°46′34″N 171°42′03″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alaska |
Census Area | Nome |
Incorporated | December 12, 1963 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Howard Atalluk Tungiyan |
• State senator | Donny Olson (D) |
• State rep. | Neal Foster (D) |
Area | |
• Total | 28.42 sq mi (73.61 km2) |
• Land | 10.51 sq mi (27.21 km2) |
• Water | 17.91 sq mi (46.40 km2) |
Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 681 |
• Density | 60.92/sq mi (23.52/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
ZIP code | 99742 |
Area code | 907 |
FIPS code | 02-27640 |
GNIS feature ID | 1402463, 2419389 |
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