Where is Nome, Alaska, USA?

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Where is Nome Located? - Nome is a city located in the Nome (CA) County of Alaska, United States. Nome lies between 33.4356 Degrees North latitudes and 112.3496 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Nome, Alaska

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Where is Nome?: The Google Map showing the location of Nome in the U.S. state of Alaska.

Where is Nome Located?

Nome is a city located in the Nome (CA) County of Alaska, United States. Nome lies between 33.4356 Degrees North latitudes and 112.3496 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Nome city is 3699 people and the city has a total area of 12.8 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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  • Nome City Facts Alaska

    CityNome
    StateAlaska
    CountryUnited States
    CountyNome Census Area
    Founded1898
    IncorporatedApril 9, 1901
    Named AfterPossibly a cartographic error or local term “Anvil” Nome
    NicknameThe Golden Heart City
    Population (2025 estimate)3,700
    Total Area21.6 square miles
    Elevation13 feet
    Time ZoneAlaska Time (AKT), UTC −9 (Standard), UTC −8 (Daylight Saving)
    Latitude64.50° N
    Longitude165.41° W
    Coordinates64.50°N, 165.41°W
    ZIP Codes99762
    Area Codes907
    Official LanguageEnglish, Inupiaq
    CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
    Major UniversityUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks – Northwest Campus
    Known ForGold Rush history, Iditarod finish line, Bering Sea coast
    ClimateSubarctic climate
    Nearby CitiesTeller, White Mountain
    Main AttractionsIditarod Trail Sled Dog Race finish, Anvil Mountain, Nome Mini-Convention
    Official Websitehttps://www.nomealaska.org

    Top Attractions in Nome, Alaska

    • Nome Beach – historic gold rush beach along the Bering Sea
    • Anvil Creek – site of the original Nome Gold Rush discovery
    • Cape Nome – scenic coastal area with wildlife and ocean views
    • Nome Mini-Convention Center – venue for cultural events and the Iditarod finish
    • Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum – museum highlighting local history and Indigenous culture
    • Iditarod Trail Finish Line – famous endpoint of the annual sled dog race
    • Pilot Peak – scenic mountain visible from town and tied to Iditarod lore
    • Bering Sea Coastline – rugged shoreline ideal for photography and wildlife spotting
    • Nome Nugget Inn Area – local hub near shops and historic sites
    • Northern Lights Viewing – seasonal opportunity to see the aurora borealis

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