Dillingham Census Area Map, Alaska
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Dillingham Census Area, Alaska
Dillingham Census Area is in southwest Alaska, on Bristol Bay. About 5,000 people live here, spread across several small communities. Dillingham is the main town and a hub for the region.
Fishing is the biggest industry, especially for salmon. The area is famous for its huge sockeye salmon runs. Everything comes in by plane or boat so there are no interstate highways here. The land is tundra and wetlands, with no trees.
The area has a mix of Yup’ik, Aleut, and Athabascan cultures. Wildlife is abundant, including bears attracted by the salmon. Climate change is affecting the region, with warmer temperatures and changing fish patterns. Despite its remoteness, Dillingham has a community college campus.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Census Area Name | Dillingham Census Area |
| Census Area Seat | Unofficial seat: Dillingham (as census areas do not have official seats) |
| Population | Approximately 5,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Dillingham, Aleknagik, Clark’s Point, Ekwok, Koliganek, Manokotak, New Stuyahok, Togiak, Twin Hills |
| Interstates and Highways | None (No interstates or major highways in the census area) |
| FIPS Code | 02-070 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 20,915 square miles (Land: 18,569 sq mi, Water: 2,346 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Boroughs and Census Areas (and Direction) | Bethel Census Area (Northwest), Bristol Bay Borough (Southeast), Lake and Peninsula Borough (East) |
| Time Zone | Alaska Time Zone (AKT) |
| State | Alaska |
| Coordinates | 59.0447° N, 158.5081° W |
| Etymology | Named after the city of Dillingham, which was named for U.S. Senator Paul Dillingham from Vermont |
| Major Landmarks | Wood-Tikchik State Park, Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, Nushagak River, Lake Aleknagik, Walrus Islands State Game Sanctuary |
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