Ketchikan Gateway Borough Map, Alaska
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Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
Ketchikan Gateway Borough is in Southeast Alaska, near the southern tip of the state. It’s known as Alaska’s “First City” because it’s often the first stop for ships coming from the south.
About 14,000 people live in the borough, mostly in Ketchikan city. The area is famous for its totem poles and Native Alaskan art. Fishing and tourism are the main industries. Ketchikan gets a lot of rain. In fact, it’s one of the wettest places in North America.
The borough includes part of Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the U.S. Cruise ships bring many visitors in summer. The area has a rich Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian heritage. Despite being remote, Ketchikan has a lively arts scene. The borough’s scenery is stunning, with mountains dropping right into the sea.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Borough Name | Ketchikan Gateway Borough |
| Borough Seat | Ketchikan |
| Population | Approximately 14,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Ketchikan, Saxman, Ward Cove, Mountain Point, Herring Cove |
| Interstates and Highways | None (No interstates; Tongass Highway provides transportation) |
| FIPS Code | 02-130 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 6,654 square miles (Land: 4,858 sq mi, Water: 1,796 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Boroughs and Census Areas (and Direction) | Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area (West), City and Borough of Wrangell (North) |
| Time Zone | Alaska Time Zone (AKT) |
| State | Alaska |
| Coordinates | 55.3422° N, 131.6461° W |
| Etymology | Named after the city of Ketchikan, which derives from the Tlingit name “Kichx̱áan” meaning “Thundering Wings of an Eagle” |
| Major Landmarks | Misty Fjords National Monument, Totem Bight State Historical Park, Tongass National Forest, Saxman Totem Park, Creek Street, Deer Mountain |
| Website | Ketchikan Gateway Borough Website |
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