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Barrow can be described as a city as well as borough seat with regards to ‘North Slope Borough’, Alaska, US.
Barrow is referred to as the ‘northernmost settlement’ on ‘North American’ mainland.
As per US Census Bureau, total area of Barrow comes out to be 54 sq. Km; out of which 8 sq. Km consists of water. The land type which is predominant over here is ‘tundra’ that happens to sit on ‘permafrost’ which is around 400 meters deep.
Barrow is known for witnessing the lowest temperatures on an average in Alaska. Temperature extremes are rarely observed. However, the occurrence of ‘white out’ conditions and low ‘wind chill’ are common. On 18th and 19th of November, the sun happens to go down. Moreover, it stays below horizon for around 65 days till it goes on to re-appear, usually on 22nd or 23rd of January.
As of 2007, population of Barrow is around 3892. This city enjoys the pride of being economic center with regards to ‘North Slope Borough’.
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