Selawik, Alaska
Selawik: city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States
About
Selawik is a city located in the county of Northwest Arctic Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its population at the 2010 census was 829. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 840 inhabitants.
The city was created 49 years ago in 1976.
Quick Facts about Selawik
| Population | 840 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alaska (United States) |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Postal code | 99770 |
| Phone Area Codes | 99770 |
| Water as percent of area | 28.76% |
| Land as percent of area | 71.24% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 66.6039,-160.0069 |
| Altitude | 0 feet / 0 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1977 (49 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Alaska Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:38:47 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 1.31% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | -6℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Selawik village house FWS image
Geography
Selawik is located at 66°36'14"N 160°0'25"W (66.6038900, -160.0069400).
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Weather
-6°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 to 15 mph W
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Selawik increased by 1.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 829 | - | census |
| 2011 | 848 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 848 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 850 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 856 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 858 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 848 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 861 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 848 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 840 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 840 | 0% | estimation process |
Selawik zip code is 99770.
County name: Northwest Arctic, County
fips: 02188
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Closest post offices linked to Selawik.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Selawik Post Office | Selawik (AK) | 99770 |
Other cities in Northwest Arctic Borough
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northwest Arctic Borough , AK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kotzebue | 3,260 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Noorvik | 679 | City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Buckland | 422 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Kivalina | 379 | Alaska town facing tundra erosion |
| Kiana | 338 | City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Shungnak | 267 | City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Kobuk | 153 | City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Deering | 123 | City in Alaska |