Wainwright
United States · AlaskaUS
City in Alaska, United States
Wainwright, also known as Ulguniq or Kuuk, is a city in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 628, making it the third largest city in the North Slope Borough, up from 556 in 2010. The community was named after Wainwright Lagoon, which in turn was named after Lt. John Wainwright, an officer under Capt. F. W. Beechey, who were the first non-native people to travel to the lagoon in 1826. An unincorporated area known as Wainwright Inlet by 1890, Wainwright was founded as an incorporated municipality in 1962.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 628
- Coordinates
- 70.637, -160.038
- Timezone
- America/Anchorage
- Elevation
- 8 m
Overview of Wainwright
Located in Alaska, United States, Wainwright is best described as a tiny locality. The population is roughly 628. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Our data highlights adventure above everything else.
Things to do in Wainwright
Adventure in Wainwright
(1)On the adventure side, Wainwright offers Abseiling. Everything listed here comes from what Wainwright is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Getting there & around
Access Wainwright through a larger town in Alaska; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Anchorage.
Similar destinations
Places near Wainwright that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wainwright known for?
- Wainwright is mainly a destination for adventure, set in Alaska, United States with around 628 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Wainwright?
- You can plan around Abseiling in Wainwright. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Wainwright located?
- Administratively, Wainwright sits in Alaska, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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