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
AdThe Best Ways to Get to Denali - Start your Adventure with a Stay in Anchorage. See the Towering Peaks and the Amazing Wildlife of Denali National Park.
Site visitors: Over 10K in the past month
Types: Airport Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, Cabins, Cruises, Extended Stay and more
Save
Share
More