Welcome to Algoma ...

Algoma is located in the Idaho Panhandle.

The pronunciation of Algoma: al-GOME-uh<2>

Algoma is 2,180 feet [664 m] above sea level.<3> In other words, the elevation of Algoma is about ½ mile above sea level.

Time Zone: Algoma lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time

Note: If you travel east from Algoma, you will leave Pacific Time and cross into the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT).

Area Codes for Algoma: 208 & 986<4>

Communities Also Named Algoma ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Idaho communities named Algoma: This one is located in Bonner County and the other is located in Kootenai County.

Beyond Idaho, there are 8 communities that are also named Algoma - they are located in California, Mississippi, Ontario, Oregon, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Algoma.

Communities near Algoma ...

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

Sandpoint
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Sandpoint is located in Bonner County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,273 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sandpoint <5>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sandpoint
- From Algoma to Sandpoint
Priest River
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
- Priest River is located in Bonner County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,930 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Priest River <5>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Priest River
- From Algoma to Priest River
Ponderay
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
- Ponderay is located in Bonner County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,180 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ponderay <5>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ponderay
- From Algoma to Ponderay
Kootenai
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
- Kootenai is located in Bonner County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,024 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kootenai <5>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kootenai
- From Algoma to Kootenai
Dover
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
- Dover is located in Bonner County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 968 people
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Athol
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)
- Athol is located in Kootenai County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 809 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Athol <5>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Athol
- From Algoma to Athol
Clark Fork
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)
- Clark Fork is located in Bonner County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 589 people
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East Hope
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
- East Hope is located in Bonner County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 231 people
Hope
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
- Hope is located in Bonner County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 102 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hope <5>
Westmond
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Westmond is located in Bonner County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westmond
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westmond
- From Algoma to Westmond

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

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

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

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Algoma. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Algoma.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Algoma. See our Newspapers Page for Algoma.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Algoma ...

Looking for more information about Algoma? 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.

While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Algoma, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Algoma.

Footnotes ...

<1>	If you're interested in how the shape of Idaho's counties, including Bonner, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>	The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Algoma. 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.
<3>	The elevation is an estimate for the area around Algoma - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<4>	When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 208 code has been Overlayed with the 986 area code. New phone numbers in the Algoma area will be assigned with one of these codes: 208 or 986. As a result, placing a call in the Algoma area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number).
<5>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.