Takotna, Alaska
CDP
About Takotna
Takotna, AK is a small unincorporated community located in central Alaska.
Officially, Takotna is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 23.37 square miles.
📰 Local News
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Alaska news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Takotna Unique
- The only place in America named Takotna — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🏫 Schools in Takotna
- Takotna Community School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area23.37 sq mi
Coordinates62.9868, -156.0432
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now27°F
ConditionsPartly Cloudy
Wind10 mph
Source: National Weather Service