Bethel, Alaska
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| Bethel, Alaska Mamterillermiut Orutsararmuit |
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| Coordinates: 60°47′32″N 161°45′21″W / 60.79222°N 161.75583°WCoordinates: 60°47′32″N 161°45′21″W / 60.79222°N 161.75583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Unorganized |
| Census Area | Bethel |
| ANCSA regional corporation | Calista |
| Incorporated | 1957 |
| Government | |
| • Type | 2nd Class City |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 48.9 sq mi (126.5 km2) |
| • Land | 43.8 sq mi (113.3 km2) |
| • Water | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 6,080 |
| • Density | 124.34/sq mi (48.06/km2) |
| • Alaska Native | 62% |
| Time zone | AST (UTC-9) |
| • Summer (DST) | ADT (UTC-8) |
| ZIP code | 99559 |
| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-06520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1398908 |
| Website | www.cityofbethel.org |
Bethel is a city in Alaska, United States. The only way to get to the town is by river or by airplane. Bethel is the main port on the Kuskokwim River.
Bethel is the largest community in western Alaska. It is inside the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge.
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