Alaska, Alaska is one of fifty states that make up the United States of America. Its capital is Juneau and its most populous city is Anchorage. It is located in the far northwest of North America, in the West region of the country, Pacific division. It borders the Arctic Ocean to the north, Canada to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the south, and the Bering Sea to the west. At 1,717,856 km² it is the largest state in the country and the seventh largest subnational entity in the world, behind the republic of Saja (Russia), Western Australia, Krai of Krasnoyarsk (Russia), Greenland (Denmark), Nunavut (Canada) and Queensland (Australia); 710,231 people in 2010,. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 731,545 inhabitants. The state was created 65 years ago in 1959. Its capital city is Juneau.
Akiak, City in Alaska
Saxman, City in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, United States
America's last frontier, Alaska dazzles visitors with its immense natural beauty and diverse landscapes within its massive 663,000 square miles. Though sparsely populated with just 730,000 residents, Alaska still offers some fascinating and scenic cities and towns to explore, including:
Anchorage - As the largest city in Alaska, Anchorage provides plenty of amenities and attractions like the Anchorage Museum, Alaskan Native Heritage Center, and coastal Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, while still being surrounded by the wilds of Chugach State Park.
Juneau - Nestled between the mountains and sea as Alaska's capital city, Juneau delights with its lively downtown of shops, restaurants and bars alongside natural wonders like Mendenhall Glacier just outside the city.
Fairbanks - Located in Alaska's interior, Fairbanks is a gateway to pristine wilderness and adventures via the Dalton Highway and Trans-Alaska Pipeline. It also educates visitors about the Arctic at the University of Alaska Museum of the North.
Ketchikan - Known as the "Salmon Capital of the World," scenic Ketchikan hugs the shores of the Inside Passage and amazes with lush rainforests, epic fishing, native culture, and villages accessible only by air or water.
Denali National Park - Surrounding North America's tallest peak, Denali National Park enthralls with incredible hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and rustic mountain lodges. Visitors can experience the Bush pilot lifestyle.
With rugged wilderness, small villages, and urban conveniences, Alaska's cities showcase the state's diverse landscapes and adventurous outdoor spirit.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alaska.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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Brevig Mission | City in Nome Census Area, Alaska | Nome Census Area | 396 |
Akiak | City in Alaska | 393 | |
Saxman | City in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, United States | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 387 |
Kivalina | Alaska town facing tundra erosion | Northwest Arctic Borough | 379 |
Hydaburg | City in the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, in the U. | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 372 |
Napakiak | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States | Bethel Census Area | 370 |
Koyuk | City in Alaska | Nome Census Area | 363 |
Russian Mission | City in Kohīma, Alaska, United States | Kohīma | 343 |
Nenana | City in Alaska, USA | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 343 |
Kiana | City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States | Northwest Arctic Borough | 338 |
Elim | City in Alaska | Nome Census Area | 337 |
Anaktuvuk Pass | Village in Alaska | 336 | |
Anderson | City in Alaska, USA | 333 | |
Adak | City located on Adak Island in Alaska | 329 | |
Nightmute | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States | Bethel Census Area | 316 |
Eek | City in Alaska, United States | Bethel Census Area | 314 |
Lower Kalskag | City in Alaska, United States | Bethel Census Area | 314 |
McGrath | City in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 306 |
Seldovia | City in Alaska | Kenai Peninsula Borough | 278 |
Goodnews Bay | City in Alaska, USA | Bethel Census Area | 277 |
Shungnak | City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States | Northwest Arctic Borough | 267 |
Ambler | City in Alaska, USA | 262 | |
Shaktoolik | City in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States | Nome Census Area | 256 |
Kaktovik | City in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States | North Slope Borough | 250 |
Huslia | City in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 249 |
Atqasuk | City in Alaska, United States | 244 | |
Tanana | City in Alaska | 240 | |
Nulato | City in Alaska | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 235 |
Upper Kalskag | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States | Bethel Census Area | 235 |
Teller | City in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States | 234 | |
Aleknagik | City | 216 | |
Old Harbor | City in Alaska | Kodiak Island Borough | 214 |
Nunam Iqua | City in Kohīma, Alaska, United States | Kohīma | 208 |
Mekoryuk | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States | Bethel Census Area | 205 |
Whittier | City in Alaska, USA | 203 | |
White Mountain | City in Alaska, USA | 201 | |
Grayling | City in Alaska, United States | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 192 |
Port Lions | City in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States | Kodiak Island Borough | 185 |
Newhalen | City in Alaska | Lake and Peninsula Borough | 175 |
Coffman Cove | City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 172 |
Kaltag | City in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 167 |
Golovin | City in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States | Nome Census Area | 159 |
Holy Cross | City in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 158 |
Allakaket | City | 156 | |
Kobuk | City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States | Northwest Arctic Borough | 153 |
Ouzinkie | City in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States | Kodiak Island Borough | 153 |
Wales | City in Alaska, USA | 149 | |
Ruby | City of Alaska | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 149 |
Tenakee Springs | City in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, United States | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | 136 |
Cold Bay | City in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States | Aleutians East Borough | 128 |
Ekwok | City in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska, United States | Dillingham Census Area | 128 |
Chuathbaluk | City in Alaska | Bethel Census Area | 126 |
Nondalton | City in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States | Lake and Peninsula Borough | 124 |
Deering | City in Alaska | Northwest Arctic Borough | 123 |
Diomede | City in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States | Nome Census Area | 118 |
Saint George | City in Alaska, United States | Aleutians West Census Area | 103 |
Egegik | City in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States | Lake and Peninsula Borough | 102 |
Port Heiden | City in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States | Lake and Peninsula Borough | 101 |
Pelican | City in Alaska | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | 90 |
Koyukuk | City in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 89 |
Eagle | City in Alaska, United States | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 84 |
Nikolai | City in Alaska, USA | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 84 |
Chignik | City in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States | Lake and Peninsula Borough | 83 |
Larsen Bay | City | 83 | |
Atka | City in Alaska, United States | 82 | |
Hughes | City in Alaska, United States | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 81 |
Anvik | City | 79 | |
Shageluk | City in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 75 |
Platinum | City in Alaska | Bethel Census Area | 67 |
Akhiok | City | 67 | |
Pilot Point | City in Alaska | Lake and Peninsula Borough | 62 |
Clark's Point | City in Alaska, United States | Dillingham Census Area | 61 |
Port Alexander | City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 51 |
Kasaan | City in Alaska, United States | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 47 |
False Pass | City in Alaska | Aleutians East Borough | 45 |
Edna Bay | Census designated place in Alaska, United States | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 41 |
Whale Pass | Census designated place | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 30 |
Kupreanof | City in Petersburg Borough, Alaska, United States | Petersburg Borough | 27 |
Bettles | City | 7 |