Petersburg Borough, Alaska

Petersburg Borough, Alaska
Map of Alaska highlighting Petersburg Borough
Location in the U.S. state of Alaska
Map of the United States highlighting Alaska
Alaska's location in the U.S.
Incorporated January 3, 2013[1]
Named for Petersburg
Seat Petersburg
Largest city Petersburg
Area
 • Total 3,829 sq mi (9,917 km2)
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 3,177
 • Density 0.8/sq mi (0/km²)
Congressional district At-large
Time zone Alaska: UTC-9/-8
Website ci.petersburg.ak.us

Petersburg Borough is a borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. According to Census Bureau estimates, the population was 3,177 in 2015.[2] The borough seat is Petersburg.[3]

History

When the borough incorporated in 2013, it took area from the Hoonah–Angoon Census Area and the former Petersburg Census Area. The remaining portion of Petersburg Census Area (including Kake) was added to Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area. Petersburg Census Area was created in 2008 from the remaining portion of Wrangell–Petersburg Census Area upon the incorporation of the City and Borough of Wrangell.[4] A map of the old Petersburg Census Area boundaries can be seen here:[5]

Geography

Adjacent boroughs and census area

Communities

City

Census-designated place

References

  1. ↑ "Vote certified, Petersburg Borough formation complete". KTOO. 4 Jan 2013. Retrieved 23 Jul 2013.
  2. ↑ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Petersburg Borough, Alaska, U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wrangell City and Borough
  5. ↑ Map: Alaska Department of Labor
  6. ↑ Juneau Empire, 28 October 2012, Juneau appeals Petersburg Borough boundary approval – Includes map.

Coordinates: 56°37′00″N 133°21′00″W / 56.6167°N 133.3500°W / 56.6167; -133.3500

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