Tenakee Springs, Alaska
City · Population 112 · #121 in Alaska
About Tenakee Springs
Tenakee Springs is a tiny community in southern Alaska with an estimated population of 112.
Officially, Tenakee Springs is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.15 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 9 residents per square mile.
📰 Tenakee Springs News Today
- Air Station Sitka assists Alaska State Troopers in evacuating injured Tenakee Springs resident KCAW · Mar 20
- Obituary: Stanley Allen Moberly Juneau Independent · Jan 4
- Tenakee Springs, AK | Things to Do, Recreation, & Travel Information Travel Alaska · Jul 19
- Time for a Whale Disentanglement: Thanksgiving in Tenakee Springs NOAA Fisheries (.gov) · Dec 4
- AK: Heated by hot springs, Tenakee Springs Museum tells community’s story Alaska Public Media · Nov 23
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What Makes Tenakee Springs Unique
- The only place in America named Tenakee Springs — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
- Positioned in southern Alaska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 2+ neighboring communities within 23 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Tenakee Springs
- New Moon Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Tenakee Historical Collection · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCity
Population (2024)112
Rank in state#121 of 149
Land area13.15 sq mi
Density9/sq mi
Coordinates57.7901, -135.1354