False Pass

City in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska

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False Pass is a city in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, with 397 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cold Bay, 32.4 miles NE.

About False Pass

False Pass, also known as Isanotski (Russian: Исаноцкий) or Isanax̂ (Aleut), is a city on Unimak Island, in the Aleutians East Borough of southwestern Alaska, United States. The population was 397 in the 2020 census, but only 35 are resident year-round; many fish processing plant workers are seasonal.

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False Pass, AK population

False Pass had 397 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census397
Density16 per sq mi (6 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

False Pass at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyAleutians East Borough
TypeCity
Population397 (2020)
Land area25.09 sq mi (65.0 km²)
Water area40.46 sq mi (104.78 km²)
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates54.8724° N, 163.3343° W
ZIP code99583
Official websitehome.gci.net/~cityoffalsepass
Census code (GEOID)0224660

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about False Pass

What county is False Pass in?

False Pass is in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska.

What is the population of False Pass, AK?

397 people lived in False Pass at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of False Pass, AK?

The ZIP code of False Pass is 99583.

What is the elevation of False Pass?

30 feet (9 m) above sea level.

What towns are near False Pass?

Cold Bay (32.4 mi), King Cove (42.7 mi).

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