Hooper Bay, Alaska
Hooper Bay (Central Yupik: Naparyarmiut) is a city in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 1,375, up from 1,093 in 2010.
Hooper Bay
Naparyarmiut | |
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Hooper Bay with wind turbines in background. | |
Hooper Bay Location in Alaska | |
| Coordinates: 61°31′44″N 166°05′46″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Kusilvak |
| Incorporated | February 7, 1966 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Benjamin Nukusuk |
| • State senator | Donald Olson (D) |
| • State rep. | Neal Foster (D) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.53 sq mi (19.50 km2) |
| • Land | 7.50 sq mi (19.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,375 |
| • Density | 183.41/sq mi (70.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code | 99604 |
| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-33470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1403493 |
On August 3, 2006, a major fire destroyed approximately fifteen acres of the city including thirty-five structures, twelve homes, the elementary school, middle school, high school, teacher housing complex, stores, offices and storage shelters, leaving 70 people homeless.
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