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Summary for Attu Island


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Typical Abbreviation: Attu Is.

Time Zone:

Telephone Area Code: 907

GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude)<1>

For the purpose of mapping and calculating distances, we have chosen the following reference point for Attu Island:

Lat:   52.893200°   (or 52°53'35" N)

Lon:   172.943800°   (or 172°56'37" W)

USGS Topo Map:   Attu C-3<2>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Attu Island

GNIS ID:   1416083

FIPS State / Place Code:   02 / 04650

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for Attu Island)


About Alaska

From the US Census

Population

YearPopulation
2019 Est:<3>     733,603   (3.29% increase since 2010)  
2010:     710,231   (13.29% increase since 2000)
2000:     626,932

Websites for State of Alaska

Official Website:   https://alaska.gov/

Tourism:   https://www.travelalaska.com/

Parks:   https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/

Fishing & Hunting:   https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for State of Alaska

GNIS ID:   1785533

FIPS State:   02

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for Attu Island)

Footnotes ...

<1>Longitude & latitude values may not be the geographic center of Attu Island, rather it may be a prominent intersection or the center of population, etc. It will vary depending on the source.
<2>Name of the USGS 7.5 Minute topographic map which includes Attu Island.
<3>Every year, the US Census Bureau creates a population estimate for the preceeding year. Keep in mind that this value is an estimate and not an actual count. The most recent Census estimate is for the year 2019.