Nuwuk, Alaska

Nuwuk: an Iñupiat village located at the northernmost point of Point Barrow, a spit of land on the Arctic Coast.

About

Nuwuk is a city located in the county of North Slope Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.

Quick Facts about Nuwuk

State Alaska (United States)
County North Slope Borough
Latitude & Longitude 71.3856,-156.4722
Time Zone America/Anchorage
Local time 03:02:47 (8th November 2026)

Geography

Nuwuk is located at 71°23'8"N 156°28'20"W (71.3855600, -156.4722200).

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Nuwuk, AK. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
434584 Ilisagvik College Barrow (AK) 99723

Closest post offices linked to Nuwuk.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Barrow Post Office Barrow (AK) 99723

Other cities in North Slope Borough

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in North Slope Borough , AK.

City Name Population Title
Utqiagvik 4,390 Most northerly city in Alaska, USA