Anchorage, officially the Municipality of Anchorage, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Alaska. With a population of 291,247 at the 2020 census, it contains nearly 40 percent of the state's population. The Anchorage metropolitan area, which includes Anchorage and the neighboring Matanuska-Susitna Borough, had a population of 398,328 in 2020, accounting for more than half the state's population. At 1,706 sq mi of land area, the city is the fourth-largest by area in the U.S.
Country: United States
State: Alaska
Settled: 1914
Incorporated: November 23, 1920 · January 1, 1964 · September 15, 1975
AdPlan your Trip to Anchorage, Alaska with the Official Anchorage Travel Guide. Find Things to Do, Wildlife Viewing, Glaciers, Day Tours, Hiking and Places to Stay.
Site visitors: Over 10K in the past month
Types: Bed and Breakfasts, Cabins, Lodge, Motels and more
AdAlaska’s Arctic is one of the best places in the world to view the Aurora Borealis. The Aurora Show is now playing in Alaska! Reserve your seat today.
Send A Message · Join Online · Browse Tours · Ask A Question
Save
Share
More