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Typical Abbreviation: Shemya 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 Shemya Island:

GPS Coordinates: 52.7222, 174.1117<2>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Shemya Island

GNIS ID:   None

FIPS State / Place Code:   02 / 69440

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

Footnotes ...

<1>Longitude & latitude values may not be the geographic center of Shemya Island, rather it may be a prominent intersection or the center of population, etc. It will vary depending on the source.
<2>GPS Coordinates for Shemya Island:
     Decimal: 52.722, 174.1117
     DDMMSS: 52° 43' 19", 174° 6' 42"
<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.