Wautec
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California

Wautec is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Humboldt County, California, with 48 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 935 ft (285 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kep'el, 5.3 miles SE.
- 48residents (2020 Census)
- 935 ftelevation · 285 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 21 / sq mipopulation density
- 95555ZIP code
About Wautec
Wautec (Yurok: Wohtekw) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is located within the Yurok Indian Reservation, in the valley of the Klamath River, 20 miles (32 km) northeast (downstream) of Weitchpec.
As of the 2020 census, Wautec had a population of 48.
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Wautec had 48 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48 |
|---|---|
| Density | 21 per sq mi (8 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wautec at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 48 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.31 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3543° N, 123.8623° W |
| ZIP code | 95555 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0683730 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wautec
- Kep'el5.3 mi SE
- Orick11.7 mi SW
- Weitchpec14.2 mi SE
- Klamath18.1 mi NW
- Big Lagoon19.3 mi SW
- Hoopa20.8 mi SE
- Westhaven-Moonstone25.0 mi SW
- Trinidad25.1 mi SW
- Fieldbrook27.3 mi S
- McKinleyville30.0 mi S
- Willow Creek31.3 mi S
- Bertsch-Oceanview31.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wautec
What county is Wautec in?
Wautec is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Wautec, CA?
48 people lived in Wautec at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wautec, CA?
The ZIP code of Wautec is 95555.
What is the elevation of Wautec?
935 feet (285 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wautec?
Kep'el (5.3 mi), Orick (11.7 mi), Weitchpec (14.2 mi), Klamath (18.1 mi), Big Lagoon (19.3 mi).
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