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Welcome to Key to the City's page for Central Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska Zip Code The Alaska state capital is Juneau. What would you like to know about Central Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Economy Zip Codes 99730 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Central is approximately 52. The amount of land area in Central is 140.803 sq. kilometers. The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers. The distance from Central to Washington DC is 3448 miles. The distance to the Alaska state capital is 618 miles. (as the crow flies) Central is positioned 65.55 degrees north of the equator and 144.85 degrees west of the prime meridian. Central miscellany. Return to Index Location Central location: in eastern Alaska, about 125 miles northeast of Fairbanks and 28 miles southwest of Circle. It is on the Steese Highway. Return to Index Climate & Weather The climate for Central is continental subarctic with long, cold winters and short warm summers. Winter lows are commonly -50 to -60 with extremes as low as -71. Summer highs tend to be from 65 to 72 degrees. Central average annual precipitation is 6.5 inches per year. Central average annual snowfall is 43.4 inches per year. Return to Index History & History Related Items Central history: When the Gold Rush of the 1890s brought many miners and others to the area, a roadhouse was needed between Circle and the mining areas at Mammoth, Mastodon and Birch Creeks. The Central House was built about 1894 and became the center for many miners, some of whom settled there. They provided food and services to other miners who would come by. A wagon road began to replace the trail in 1906. It reached the area by 1908. A road to Fairbanks wasn't completed until 1927. It was named the Steese Highway for General James Steese, a former president of the Road Commission. AFter World War II, mining did not prosper but declined for many years. When the price of gold increased in the mid 1970s, more mining was done in the area. Return to Index Attractions Central attractions: Central is a non-native community and provides many services to local mines. Because of the Steese Highway, Central enjoys year-round access. Supplies are delivered for a less costly price and are available on a regular basis durnig the winter. Return to Index Economy & Industry Central economy: cash that provides for seasonal support for the mines in the area. Summer visitors are also a major part of the local economy. Some residents live here only in the summer season. Those who live here year-round use subsistence and also recreational activities to provide for their livelihood. Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Alaska To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk. Search Key to the City Custom Search OR Search All the Web Custom Search

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