Yistletaw
A community guide to Yistletaw in Alaska, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- Alaska
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 64.8225, -157.3725
Overview
Yistletaw is a populated place in Alaska, the United States. The community is recognised as a populated place whose population is not currently published but with an established presence in Alaska. Its position within the broader regional network gives Yistletaw a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Economy and services
The economy of Yistletaw reflects small-scale local commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Alaska. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Alaska and the United States. Businesses based in Yistletaw draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Climate
The climate at Yistletaw is distinctly cool, with long winters and brief summers, reflecting its location at latitude 64.82 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Yistletaw experience. Visitors planning a trip to Yistletaw should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Geography and location
Yistletaw sits at approximate coordinates 64.8225 latitude and -157.3725 longitude within Alaska. The terrain and natural features around Yistletaw reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Alaska road network providing the principal routes in and out.