The
City of Anchorage,
Alaska
524 West 4th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-2212
Phone: (907) 276-4118
Fax: (907) 278-5559
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Anchorage, Alaska, one of
America's most livable cities, is located in one of the world's most
spectacular settings. Clean, healthy and vibrant, Anchorage prides
itself on being an all-season gateway to adventure and natural beauty.
There's a special mystique to Alaska.
The name conjures up adventure, raw natural beauty -- glaciers,
mountains and seas, unmatched the world around -- fascinating wildlife,
a unique cultural heritage, and independent, pioneering people. |
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Nearly the size of
Delaware, Anchorage, Alaska lies between the Chugach Mountains on the east and
Knik Arm of Cook Inlet on the west. The surrounding mountain ranges
encompass the city in a setting of scenic splendor. Perched on the edge
of Alaska's vast, varied expanse of forest, mountains, rivers and
tundra, Anchorage, Alaska has been described as "half an hour from Alaska."
The National Civic League named
Anchorage, Alaska one of nine All-America Cities for 2002.
Attractions in Anchorage, Alaska include the Iditarod Dog Sled Race and Alaska
State Fair. |
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Anchorage, Alaska - Statistics &
Facts
The population of Anchorage, Alaska is approximately 257,808 (1999).
The approximate number of families is 94,153 (1990).
The amount of land area in Anchorage, Alaska is 4396.902 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 683.421 sq kilometers.
The distance from Anchorage, Alaska to Washington DC is 3638 miles. The distance to
the Alaska state capital is 592 miles. (as the crow flies)
Anchorage, Alaska is positioned 61.17 degrees north of the equator and 149.18
degrees west of the prime meridian.
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