Central, Alaska

Coordinates: 65°32′0″N 144°41′44″W / 65.53333°N 144.69556°W / 65.53333; -144.69556
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Central, Alaska
The Steese Roadhouse is a bar, general store, and gas station in Central that serves as a midway point for the Yukon Quest.
The Steese Roadhouse is a bar, general store, and gas station in Central that serves as a midway point for the Yukon Quest.
Location of Central, Alaska
Location of Central, Alaska
Coordinates: 65°32′0″N 144°41′44″W / 65.53333°N 144.69556°W / 65.53333; -144.69556
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
Census AreaYukon-Koyukuk
Area
 • Total249.38 sq mi (645.91 km2)
 • Land247.92 sq mi (642.11 km2)
 • Water1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2)
Elevation
942 ft (287 m)
Population
 • Total66
 • Density0.27/sq mi (0.10/km2)
Time zoneUTC-9 (Alaska (AKST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-8 (AKDT)
ZIP code
99730
Area code907
FIPS code02-11690
GNIS feature ID1400106

Central is a town in Alaska, United States. Every February, Central has a checkpoint for the long-distance Yukon Quest sled dog race.

References[change | change source]

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. "Central CDP, Alaska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 7, 2023.