Gustavus, Alaska

Gustavus (Lingít: Wanachích T’aak Héen) (gus-TAY-vəs) is a second-class city in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. The 2020 census population was 655, which represents a 48% increase over the 2010 census of 442 and is one of the fastest growing communities in Alaska.

Gustavus, Alaska
Wanachích T’aak Héen
Gustavus
Location in Alaska
Coordinates: 58°24′59″N 135°44′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
Census AreaHoonah-Angoon
Incorporated2004
Government
  MayorMike Taylor
  State senatorJesse Kiehl (D)
  State rep.Andi Story (D)
Area
  Total56.96 sq mi (147.53 km2)
  Land36.36 sq mi (94.17 km2)
  Water20.61 sq mi (53.37 km2)
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total655
  Density18.02/sq mi (6.96/km2)
Time zoneUTC-9 (Alaska (AKST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-8 (AKDT)
ZIP code
99826
Area code907
FIPS code02-30940
GNIS feature ID1403078, 2419393
Websitewww.gustavus-ak.gov
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