Shungnak, Alaska
City in the United States in Northwest Arctic Borough
About Shungnak
Shungnak (Inupiaq: Isiŋnaq or Nuurviuraq) is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Shungnak had a population of 272.
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How Shungnak is governed
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Residents of Shungnak
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Mayor
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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Police Chief
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Fire Chief
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Public Works Director
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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City Clerk
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City Attorney
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Municipal Court
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Presides over the municipal court.
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Population over time
From 262 in 2010 to 272 in 2020 (+3.8%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 272 |
| 2010 | 262 |
History
Shungnak originally was settled in 1899, approximately 10 miles to the east along the Kobuk River. The name "Shungnak" is derived from Iñupiaq term Isiŋnaq which means jade, a stone found in the surrounding area. In the 1920s, erosion along the river caused many residents to abandon the old townsite. In 1927, they resettled at a site originally known as "Kochuk." Residents decided to rename Kochuk as the new Shungnak. At the old Shungnak village, some residents chose to remain. To avoid confusion between the two villages, Old Shungnak became Kobuk in 1928.
Shungnak officially incorporated in 1967.
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