Gambell, Alaska
City · Population 623 · #45 in Alaska
About Gambell
Gambell, AK is a tiny community located in northwestern Alaska with an estimated population of 623.
Officially, Gambell is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.51 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 59 residents per square mile.
📰 Gambell News Today
- Man shuts off power for entire village of Gambell during blizzard, AST says Alaska's News Source · Apr 24
- Gambell High School (AK) Basketball MaxPreps · Apr 6
- NORAD intercepts Russian aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone The Nome Nugget · Mar 5
- Man shuts off power for entire village of Gambell during blizzard, AST says Alaska's News Source · Apr 24
- Field Work in Gambell Alaska Earthquake Center · Jun 30
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What Makes Gambell Unique
- The only place in America named Gambell — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
- Positioned in northwestern Alaska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
🏫 Schools in Gambell
- Gambell School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCity
Population (2024)623
Rank in state#45 of 149
Land area10.51 sq mi
Density59/sq mi
Coordinates63.7758, -171.7234