Golovin, Alaska
City · Population 167 · #111 in Alaska
About Golovin
Set in the northern part of Alaska, Golovin is a tiny community counting 167 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Golovin is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.13 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 40 residents per square mile.
📰 Golovin News Today
- Update on fires near Golovin, Shaktoolik Alaska Wildland Fire Information · Jul 4
- Cheenik Fire near Golovin contained Alaska Wildland Fire Information · Jul 3
- Understanding Golovin: A Film on Alaskan Life Amidst Climate Change KNOM Radio Mission · May 18
- Golovin Races Freeze Up As It Attempts To Recover From Typhoon Merbok Team Rubicon · Oct 4
- Months after stroke-like illness, an Alaska state senator is still recovering alaskabeacon.com · Jul 31
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What Makes Golovin Unique
- The only place in America named Golovin — 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 northern Alaska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 2+ neighboring communities within 23 miles.
🏫 Schools in Golovin
- Martin L. Olson School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCity
Population (2024)167
Rank in state#111 of 149
Land area4.13 sq mi
Density40/sq mi
Coordinates64.5602, -163.0072