Kenai Alaska Map

About Kenai, Alaska

Kenai is a locality in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,641. The population density is 100.2 people per km². Kenai is located at 60.5544°N, 151.2583°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99611.

Kenai rests on a broad, flat expanse where the land gently slopes towards the vastness of Cook Inlet. It lies 64.7 miles south-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 225°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north of Kalifornsky. The air here carries the distinct, briny tang of the sea, often laced with the earthy scent of spruce and birch that form a muted green halo around the town. In the long summer evenings, the sky bleeds into a diffused, ethereal light, painting the low clouds in hues of rose and lavender, a quiet spectacle that seems to linger for hours. The terrain is a study in subtle contrasts—expansive mudflats, exposed at low tide and teeming with unseen life, give way to the hardy, wind-swept grasses that fringe the shore, eventually meeting the dense, dark forests inland. The history of Kenai is deeply entwined with the bounty of its waters and the resilience of its people. For millennia, this land has been a vital hub for the Dena'ina Athabascan people, drawn by the rich fishing grounds of the inlet and the plentiful game in the surrounding wilderness. Later, Russian traders established a presence, leaving their mark on the cultural landscape, a legacy that can still be glimpsed in the weathered icons of the Holy Assumption Russian Orthodox Church, a quiet sentinel overlooking the town. Today, the economy of Kenai continues to lean heavily on the sea, with commercial fishing for salmon and halibut forming a cornerstone, while the nearby oil and gas industry provides a more recent, albeit fluctuating, source of employment. The distinctive character of Kenai is one of hardy practicality, a place where the rhythms of the tides and the changing seasons dictate the pace of life, and where a deep respect for the wild, untamed environment is an unspoken but ever-present truth.

About This Kenai Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Kenai, Alaska with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kenai and Kenai Peninsula.

Detailed location data for Kenai includes the ZIP code (99611), telephone area code (907), county seat of Kenai Peninsula, and school district assignment (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kenai is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.