Nunam Iqua
City in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska
Nunam Iqua is a city in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska, with 217 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Alakanuk, 16.3 miles NE.
- 217residents (2020 Census)
- 12.1 sq miland area · 31.2 km²
- 18 / sq mipopulation density
- 99666ZIP code
About Nunam Iqua
Nunam Iqua, formerly called Sheldon Point, is a city in the Kusilvak Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, Nunam Iqua had a population of 217.
Nunam Iqua is a Yupik name meaning "land's end" (nuna = "land"; iquk = "end"). A man named Sheldon opened a fish saltery there in the 1930s, and the city was incorporated under the name Sheldon Point in 1974. The name was changed to Nunam Iqua in a November 1999 referendum.
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Nunam Iqua had 217 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 217 |
|---|---|
| Density | 18 per sq mi (7 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nunam Iqua at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Kusilvak Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 217 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.06 sq mi (31.2 km²) |
| Water area | 6.04 sq mi (15.65 km²) |
| Coordinates | 62.5072° N, 164.9021° W |
| ZIP code | 99666 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0256600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Nunam Iqua
What county is Nunam Iqua in?
Nunam Iqua is in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Nunam Iqua, AK?
217 people lived in Nunam Iqua at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nunam Iqua, AK?
The ZIP code of Nunam Iqua is 99666.
What towns are near Nunam Iqua?
Alakanuk (16.3 mi), Emmonak (22.3 mi), Mountain Village (48.3 mi).
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