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Shungnak (Inupiaq: Isiŋnaq or Nuurviuraq) is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 262, up from 256 in 2000.

Shungnak city overview:
Name:	Shungnak city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Alaska
County:	Northwest Arctic Borough
Incorporated:	May 4, 1967
Elevation:	144 ft (44 m)
Total Area:	8.98 sq mi (23.26 km²)
Land Area:	8.05 sq mi (20.85 km²)
Water Area:	0.93 sq mi (2.41 km²)
Total Population:	272
Population Density:	33.78/sq mi (13.04/km²)
ZIP code:	99773
Area code:	907
FIPS code:	0270100
GNISfeature ID:	1413983

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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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Geography

Shungnak is located at 66°53′09″N 157°08′15″W / 66.885846°N 157.137458°W / 66.885846; -157.137458

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.6 square miles (25 km), of which 8.4 square miles (22 km) is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km) of it (13.10%) is water.

The town is located about 150 miles east of Kotzebue.