About Beluga
Set in the central part of Alaska, Beluga is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Beluga is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 99.13 square miles.
📰 Beluga News Today
- Belugas Count! NOAA Fisheries (.gov) · Aug 10
- Did beluga whale escape captivity in Alaska to reunite with its calf? snopes.com · Jun 27
- Progress Continues on Beluga Fire West of Susitna Alaska Wildland Fire Information · Jun 22
- A fake beluga escape story on social media is a reminder of the hazards of misinformation Alaska Public Media · Jul 8
- Beluga mating strategies in Alaska: partner swapping to preserve genetic diversity Noticias Ambientales · Aug 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Beluga Unique
- The only place in America named Beluga — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 2+ neighboring communities within 25 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area99.13 sq mi
Coordinates61.1909, -151.1842