Summary for Chignik Lake

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Typical Abbreviation: Chignik Lk.

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

Telephone Area Code: 907

ZIP Code: 99548<1>

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 Chignik Lake:

Lat: 56.253600° (or 56°15'12" N)

Lon: -158.764000° (or -158°45'50" W)

USGS Topo Map: Chignik B-3<4>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Chignik Lake

GNIS ID: 1893911

FIPS State / Place Code: 02 / 13780

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About Alaska

From the US Census

Population

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Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for State of Alaska

GNIS ID: 1785533

FIPS State: 02

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for Chignik Lake)

Footnotes ...

<1>	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 community (such as Chignik Lake). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Chignik Lake or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<2>	The elevation is an estimate for the area around Chignik Lake - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>	Longitude & latitude values may not be the geographic center of Chignik Lake, rather it may be a prominent intersection or the center of population, etc. It will vary depending on the source.
<4>	Name of the USGS 7.5 Minute topographic map which includes Chignik Lake.
<5>	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.