Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Map, Alaska
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Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is the largest county in the United States by area. It’s 147,842 square miles, which is about the size of California. But it only has about 5,000 people. Most folks live in small villages along the Yukon and Koyukuk rivers.
There are no cities here. Galena is the largest town. The area is mostly wilderness, with forests and tundra. Many people still rely on hunting and fishing.
There are few roads. That’s right. People get around by plane, boat, or snowmobile. The Iditarod Trail runs through here. The area has a strong Athabascan Native culture. Mining used to be big, but now government jobs are important. Tourism is growing, with people coming for hunting, fishing, and wilderness experiences.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Census Area Name | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area |
| Census Area Seat | Unofficial seat: Galena (as census areas do not have official seats) |
| Population | Approximately 5,300 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Galena, Fort Yukon, Bettles, Nulato, Ruby, Hughes, Kaltag, Allakaket, Huslia, Tanana, Arctic Village, Beaver, Rampart, Stevens Village |
| Interstates and Highways | None (No interstates; Dalton Highway and other local roads provide transportation) |
| FIPS Code | 02-290 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 147,842 square miles (Land: 145,937 sq mi, Water: 1,905 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Boroughs and Census Areas (and Direction) | North Slope Borough (North), Southeast Fairbanks Census Area (Southeast), Fairbanks North Star Borough (Southeast), Denali Borough (Southeast), Matanuska-Susitna Borough (South), Bethel Census Area (South), Kusilvak Census Area (West), Nome Census Area (West), Northwest Arctic Borough (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Alaska Time Zone (AKT) |
| State | Alaska |
| Coordinates | 65.3297° N, 152.1137° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Yukon and Koyukuk Rivers, which flow through the region |
| Major Landmarks | Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Yukon River, Koyukuk River, Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge, Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (partly) |
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