Summary for Bering

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Pronunciation: BER-eeng <1>

Time Zone: Bering lies in the Alaskan Time Zone (AKST/AKDT)

Telephone Area Code: 907

Elevation: Near sea level<2>

GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude)<3>

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

GPS Coordinates: 65.2000, -166.4667<4>

USGS Topo Map: Teller A-3<5>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Bering

GNIS ID: 1893600

FIPS State / Place Code: None

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Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for State of Alaska

GNIS ID: 1785533

FIPS State: 02

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Footnotes ...

<1>	The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Bering. 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>	The elevation is an estimate for the area around Bering - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>	Longitude & latitude values may not be the geographic center of Bering, rather it may be a prominent intersection or the center of population, etc. It will vary depending on the source.
<4>	GPS Coordinates for Bering: Decimal: 65.200, -166.4667 DDMMSS: 65° 12' 0", -166° 28' 0"
<5>	Name of the USGS 7.5 Minute topographic map which includes Bering.
<6>	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.