Gustavus, Alaska

Gustavus, Alaska
Wanachích T’aak Héen
Gustavus
Location in Alaska
Coordinates: 58°24′59″N 135°44′44″W / 58.41639°N 135.74556°W / 58.41639; -135.74556
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
Census AreaUnorganized Borough in Alaska
Incorporated2004
Government
  MayorSally McLaughlin
  State senatorJesse Kiehl (D)
  State rep.Andi Story (D)
Area
  Total
56.96 sq mi (147.53 km2)
  Land36.36 sq mi (94.17 km2)
  Water20.61 sq mi (53.37 km2)
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
655
  Density18.02/sq mi (6.96/km2)
Time zoneUTC-9 (Alaska (AKST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-8 (AKDT)
ZIP code
99826
Area code907
FIPS code02-30940
GNIS feature ID1403078, 2419393
Websitewww.gustavus-ak.gov

Gustavus (Lingít: Wanachích T’aak Héen) (gus-TAY-vəs) is a second-class city in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. According to the 2020 census, its population of 655, reflects a 48% increase from 442 in the 2010 census, making it one of the fastest growing communities in Alaska.