Mekoryuk Alaska Map

About Mekoryuk, Alaska

Mekoryuk is a locality in Bethel, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 287. The population density is 15.8 people per km². Mekoryuk is located at 60.3881°N, 166.1850°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Nome) timezone. ZIP code: 99630.

Mekoryuk rests on the edge of the Bering Sea, a scattering of weathered buildings against a vast expanse of coastal tundra. It lies 550.4 miles west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 271°T), and is situated 38.2 miles west-south-west of Toksook Bay. The land here is low and flat, a tapestry of mosses, sedges, and low-lying shrubs that stretch to the horizon, broken only by the occasional meandering slough or the gentle rise of a gravel ridge. In summer, the air hums with the incessant drone of insects and the cries of seabirds, a constant, wild symphony. Winter, however, transforms the landscape into a stark, monochromatic world of wind-scoured snow and ice, where the silence itself feels immense. The light, even on the clearest days, possesses a diffused, silvery quality, as if filtered through a perpetual veil of mist. The history of Mekoryuk is deeply entwined with the Yup'ik people who have called this coast home for millennia. Their traditional way of life, centered on the bounty of the sea and the land, continues to shape the character of the village. The local economy, while small, is sustained by a blend of subsistence activities—fishing for salmon and herring, hunting seals and caribou—and a modest influx of government services and seasonal employment. The distinctive, brightly painted wooden houses, often adorned with intricate carvings, stand as a testament to the enduring artistic traditions of the region, a vibrant splash of color against the muted tones of the Arctic environment.

About This Mekoryuk Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mekoryuk, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 60.388056, -166.185. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Mekoryuk and Bethel.

Detailed location data for Mekoryuk includes the ZIP code (99630), telephone area code (907), county seat of Bethel, and school district assignment (Lower Kuskokwim School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mekoryuk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.