Golovin, Alaska

Golovin is a town in Alaska, United States. It is on the Seward Peninsula in western Alaska.

Golovin
Siŋik, Cingik
City
Golovin is located in Alaska
Golovin
Golovin
Location in Alaska
Coordinates: 64°32′41″N 163°1′39″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
Census AreaNome
Area
  Total3.7 sq mi (9.7 km2)
  Land3.7 sq mi (9.7 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
43 ft (13 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total156
Time zoneUTC-9 (Alaska (AKST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-8 (AKDT)
Area code907
FIPS code02-29180

The town name is in honor of Russian Vice-Admiral Vasily Golovnin. The town name was spelled incorrectly. Nearby Golovnin Bay has the correct spelling.

Golovin is a checkpoint, or stop along the way for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.


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