WhittierAlaska
Whittier is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in the Chugach Census Area in the Unorganized Borough of Alaska, about 58 miles (93 km) southeast of Anchorage. The city is located within the Chugach Census Area, established in 2019 when the former Valdez–Cordova Census Area was dissolved..
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About Whittier
Set in the central part of Alaska, Whittier is a tiny community with an estimated population of 253.
Officially, Whittier is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 12.26 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 21 residents per square mile.
What Makes Whittier Unique
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
- Part of the fabric of Alaska — one of 355 recognized communities statewide.
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.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Whittier
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Prince William Sound Museum · Museum
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center · Zoo
- Portage Glacier Cruise
- Williwaw Salmon Viewing Area · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Whittier
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Whittier
- Whittier Community School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.