Dillingham

The Dillingham Census Area covers 20,915 square miles of land and water, including parts of Bristol Bay and numerous protected wildlife areas.

The census area emerged in 1980 when Alaska's Unorganized Borough divided into twelve separate administrative regions for better population management and statistical tracking.

The population maintains strong Native American traditions, with over 70 percent of residents identifying as Native American and many speaking Yup'ik as their primary language.

Transportation within the census area relies primarily on air services and water routes, as the region lacks connections to Alaska's main road system.

The region contains multiple national wildlife refuges, including Togiak and Alaska Maritime, providing protected habitats for diverse Arctic and subarctic species.

GPS coordinates: 59.90111,-158.20169

Latest update: March 13, 2025 02:01