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Where is Anchorage, Alaska?

Anchorage is located in southcentral Alaska, on the Cook Inlet, along the southern coast of the state. It lies in the Kenai Peninsula region of Alaska. Approximately 1,700 miles northwest of Seattle, Washington. Anchorage is Alaska's largest city and a key transportation and economic hub for the state. Known for its stunning natural scenery, including views of nearby mountains and glaciers. Anchorage offers outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and wildlife viewing, as well as cultural attractions like the Anchorage Museum, the Alaska Native Heritage Center, and the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.

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Anchorage is located in the south-central portion of Alaska at the terminus of the Cook Inlet on a peninsula formed by the Knik Arm to the north and the Turnagain Arm to the south. It is located 61.22 latitude and -149.90 longitud.

City Facts	Anchorage
Country	United States
State	Alaska
Founded	1914 (as a railroad construction port)
Nickname	The City of Lights and Flowers
Location	Southern part of the State
Latitude	61.13′05″N
Longitude	149.53′33″W
Total area	5,079km2 ( 1,961 sq mi )
Elevation	102 ft (31 m)
Total Population	2291,247 (2020 US Census)
Zip Codes	99501
Area code	907
Time Zone	Alaska Standard Time (AKST, UTC−9) / Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC−8)
Nearby Cities	Soldotna, Wasilla, Home, Fairbanks
Major Tourists' Attraction	Chugach State Park, Hilltop Ski Area, Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, Oscar Anderson House Museum
Notable Features	Chugach Mountains, Cook Inlet, proximity to Denali National Park
Nearest airport	Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (about 6 miles)

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