Central, Alaska

Central is a town in Alaska, United States. Every February, Central has a checkpoint for the long-distance Yukon Quest sled dog race.

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Location of Central, Alaska
Location of Central, Alaska
Coordinates: 65°32′0″N 144°41′44″W / 65.53333°N 144.69556°W / 65.53333; -144.69556Coordinates: 65°32′0″N 144°41′44″W / 65.53333°N 144.69556°W / 65.53333; -144.69556
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
Census AreaYukon-Koyukuk
Area
 • Total249.38 sq mi (645.91 km2)
 • Land247.92 sq mi (642.11 km2)
 • Water1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2)
Elevation
942 ft (287 m)
Population
 • Total66
 • Density0.27/sq mi (0.10/km2)
Time zoneUTC-9 (Alaska (AKST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-8 (AKDT)
ZIP code
99730
FIPS code02-11690
GNIS feature ID1400106

Central, Alaska Media

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. "Central CDP, Alaska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 7, 2023.