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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