Yakutat City and Borough Map, Alaska
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Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska
Yakutat City and Borough is in Southeast Alaska, where the panhandle meets the mainland. It’s one of the largest boroughs by area but has only about 600 people.
The town of Yakutat sits on a big bay. Surfing is popular here, despite the cold water. Fishing is a major industry, especially for salmon. The Hubbard Glacier, North America’s largest tidewater glacier, is nearby.
Yakutat has a mix of Tlingit and Russian history. The area is known for its scenery, with mountains, forests, and beaches. Yakutat gets a lot of rain and snow. Despite its small size, the community has a school and a health clinic. The Yakutat Tern Festival celebrates the area’s birdlife each year.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Borough Name | Yakutat City and Borough |
| Borough Seat | Yakutat |
| Population | Approximately 600 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Yakutat (the only incorporated community in the borough) |
| Interstates and Highways | None (No interstates; Alaska Route 10 provides local transportation) |
| FIPS Code | 02-282 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 9,463 square miles (Land: 7,649 sq mi, Water: 1,814 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Boroughs and Census Areas (and Direction) | Chugach Census Area (West), Hoonah–Angoon Census Area (Southwest) |
| Time Zone | Alaska Time Zone (AKT) |
| State | Alaska |
| Coordinates | 59.5469° N, 139.7270° W |
| Etymology | Derived from the Tlingit word “Yaakwdáat,” meaning “the place where canoes rest” |
| Major Landmarks | Hubbard Glacier, Russell Fjord, Situk River, Yakutat Bay, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (partly), Tongass National Forest |
| Website | Yakutat City and Borough Website |
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