Northwest Arctic Borough

Northwest Arctic Borough extends over vast tundra regions near the Arctic Ocean, encompassing numerous Indigenous communities across its northern Alaskan territory.

The establishment of Northwest Arctic Borough followed the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, which reorganized Indigenous land ownership and governance structures.

Indigenous communities within the borough maintain traditional subsistence practices through fishing, hunting, and gathering activities that sustain their way of life.

Transportation in Northwest Arctic Borough primarily relies on air services, as most communities lack road connections and face seasonal weather constraints.

The region experiences extreme seasonal variations with 67 continuous days of darkness in winter and 80 days of uninterrupted sunlight during summer months.

Location: Alaska

Inception: 1986

Capital city: Kotzebue

Part of: organized borough

Shares border with: North Slope Borough, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Nome Census Area

Website: http://nwabor.org

GPS coordinates: 67.00000,-160.00000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:25