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Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage is located in Alaska. About 291,247 people live here (as of 2020). Between 2013 and 2024, the population declined from 300,950 to 289,600. The region is at 31 meters above sea level. The area covers about 5,035.1 square kilometers. There are about 13.881 streets in Anchorage. The region was founded in 1914. The postal codes are 99501–99695. The dialing code is 907. The name originates from anchorage (location at sea where ships can lower anchors) Anchorage is consolidated city-borough and largest city in the U.S. state of Alaska. Among other things, Anchorage has public Transport, hotels, restaurants, cafés, supermarkets, shopping Centers, clothing Stores, attractions, museums, schools, banks, hairdressers, dentists, doctors and pharmacies. More information at www.muni.org.

Photos from Anchorage

2011 Iditarod (5501739668)
2011 Iditarod (5501739668) Ceremonial start of the 2011 Iditarod in Anchorage Brandon Wood from Anchorage, AK, US, cc by-sa
2011 Iditarod (5501740010)
2011 Iditarod (5501740010) Brandon Wood from Anchorage, AK, US, cc by-sa
A Moose On The Loose
A Moose On The Loose Richard Fraley, cc by-sa
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Named after anchorage
Year built 1914
Area 5035.1 km²
Elevation 31 m
Located in Alaska
Postal code 99501
Country United States
Population 291247
Nickname The City of Lights and Flowers
Native name Dgheyay Kaq'
Official name Municipality of Anchorage
Part of organized borough
Public transit map Public transit map Anchorage Legend
Railway
Bus
Tram
Bicycle map Bicycle map Anchorage Legend
Bike path
Bike lane on roadway
Cycling allowed on bus lane
Bicycle street
Open to cyclists
Open to cyclists, good path
Cycling prohibited
Cobblestone
Long-distance bike route (depending on scale)
Long-distance bike route
Pedestrian map Pedestrian map Anchorage Legend
Path
Long-distance hiking trail (depending on scale)
Long-distance hiking trail
Pedestrians prohibited