Paimiut Paimiut |
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Summer Fishing Camp unincorporated community | |
Country | United States |
State | Alaska |
Census Area | Bethel Census Area |
Government | |
• State senator | Lyman Hoffman (D) |
• State rep. | Zach Fansler (D) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 2 |
Paimuit is an unincorporated community in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population is 2. The nearest town is Hooper Bay, Alaska. The elevation is 197 feet. Paimiut is an Eskimo name meaning, "people of the stream's mouth". The town is on the east bank of the Lithkealik River.
The area is rich in fish. Paimiut is a fishing camp in the summer. During the winter, only 2 residents remain.
Coordinates: 61°57′51″N 160°13′55″W / 61.96417°N 160.23194°W