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Barrow is the northernmost community in North America. Located on the Chukchi Sea coast, it is approximately 725 air miles from Anchorage.
Ukpeagvik is the Eskimo name for Barrow meaning place where owls hunt. Sir John Barrow, 2nd Secretary of the British Admiralty is the man Barrow takes its name from.
A Meteorological & magnetic research station was built near Barrow by the Army in 1881. In 1899, The Cape Smythe Whaling and Trading Station and a Presbyterian church were established. A Post Office was opened in 1901.
The North Slope Borough was formed in 1972. The development of Barrow has greatly been influenced by ASRC and the oil fields.Borough services are funded by oil tax revenues.
With a current population around 4469 people, it is a first class city.
Gas price in Barrow January 2015: $7.00 per gallon
Propane price barrow January 2015: $13.14 per gallon
The majority of residents are Inupiat Eskimos
Native language: Inupiaq
Subsistence and traditional marine mammal hunts are an active part of the Inupiaq culture.
Each year Beluga, Bowhead, Orca, and Grey whales migrate in the waters near Barrow
Accommodations Activities Dining Transportation
Tuzzy Consortium Library
5421 North Star Street, Barrow, AK 99723 (907) 852-1720
Samuel Simmonds Mem Hospital
1296 Agvik Street, Barrow, AK 99723 (907) 852-4611
North Slope Borough Vet
5000 Boxer Street, Barrow, AK 99723 (907) 852-0277