Sitka Alaska Map

About Sitka, Alaska

Sitka is a locality in Sitka, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,368. The population density is 1.1 people per km². Sitka is located at 57.0531°N, 135.3300°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Sitka) timezone. ZIP code: 99835.

Sitka rests against a dramatic backdrop of emerald mountains, their peaks often wreathed in the soft, persistent mist that is the breath of this southeastern Alaskan landscape. It lies 92.6 miles south-south-west of Juneau, AK (from Juneau, AK: bearing 202°T), and is situated 73.1 miles south of Hoonah. The town itself spills down to a complex shoreline of inlets, bays, and islands, where the restless Pacific Ocean whispers secrets against weathered driftwood and smooth, grey stones. Here, the air carries a bracing, briny tang, mingling with the scent of damp cedar and the faint, earthy perfume of the surrounding temperate rainforest. The light, even on a clear day, possesses a unique, diffused quality, lending an ethereal glow to the dense, moss-draped Sitka spruce and western hemlock that climb the steep slopes. This is a place where history is as palpable as the salt spray on your face. Sitka bears the indelible marks of its Russian past, a legacy evident in the onion domes of St. Michael's Cathedral and the very name of the town. For a time, it was the capital of Russian America, a bustling centre for the fur trade that shaped early Alaskan fortunes. Today, the economy of Sitka is a mosaic, drawing sustenance from the abundant waters that teem with salmon and halibut, supporting a vibrant fishing fleet and associated processing industries. Beyond the docks, the sheer, imposing presence of Mount Edgecumbe, a dormant volcano, stands sentinel on an island across the channel, a constant, silent reminder of the powerful geological forces that forged this land. The rhythm of life in Sitka feels intrinsically tied to the ebb and flow of the tides and the changing moods of the weather, a gentle, unhurried cadence that encourages a deep connection to the natural world.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sitka, 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 Sitka and Sitka.

Detailed location data for Sitka includes the ZIP code (99835), telephone area code (907), county seat of Sitka, and school district assignment. 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 Sitka is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.