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The pronunciation of Seldovia: sel-DO-vee-uh<1>

From the  Census Estimates for 2019, Seldovia has a population of 275 people<2> (see below for details).

The coastal city of Seldovia is 50 feet [15 m] above sea level.<3>.

Time Zone: Seldovia lies in the Alaskan Time Zone (AKST/AKDT) and observes daylight saving time

Seldovia lies within the (907) area code.

The ZIP code for Seldovia: 99663<4>

Population Details ...

Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Seldovia had an population of 275 people. This is an increase of 7.84% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 3.85% since the 2000 Census).

At the time of the 2010 Census, Seldovia had a population of 255 people.

The population of Seldovia represents 0.04% of the total population of Alaska (which has 710,231 people), making it the state's 93rd most populous community.

With a 2010 count of 255 people, the population of Seldovia decreased 10.84% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 286 people).

More information can be found on the Census Page for Seldovia.

Communities near Seldovia ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Seldovia.

  • Homer
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Kachemak
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kachemak have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kachemak
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 494 people
    • Kachemak has also been known as:
    • Kachemak City
  • Jakolof Bay
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jakolof Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jakolof Bay
  • Port Graham
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Nanwalek
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Diamond Ridge
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diamond Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond Ridge
  • Miller Landing
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
  • Millers Landing
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
  • Halibut Cove
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
  • Anchor Point
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We're compiling a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Seldovia. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Seldovia.

We have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Seldovia. Our list includes 4 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Seldovia.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Seldovia ...

Looking for more information about Seldovia? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the Tourism page for Seldovia, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Seldovia.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Seldovia. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Alaska: alaska.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Seldovia. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
<2>Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Seldovia.
<3>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Seldovia - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<4>ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Seldovia). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Seldovia or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.









 

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