Summary for Aurora

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Pronunciation: uh-RO-ruh <1>

Time Zone: Aurora lies in the Alaskan Time Zone (AKST/AKDT)

Telephone Area Code: 907

Elevation: 440 feet [134.11 m] above sea level<2>

GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude)<3>

For the purpose of mapping and calculating distances, we have chosen the following reference point for Aurora:

Lat: 64.856900° (or 64°51'24" N)

Lon: -147.758600° (or -147°45'30" W)

USGS Topo Map: Fairbanks D-2<4>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Aurora

GNIS ID: 1398480

FIPS State / Place Code: 02 / 04870

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Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for State of Alaska

GNIS ID: 1785533

FIPS State: 02

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Footnotes ...

<1>	The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Aurora. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
<2>	The elevation is an estimate for the area around Aurora - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>	Longitude & latitude values may not be the geographic center of Aurora, rather it may be a prominent intersection or the center of population, etc. It will vary depending on the source.
<4>	Name of the USGS 7.5 Minute topographic map which includes Aurora.
<5>	Every year, the US Census Bureau creates a population estimate for the preceeding year. Keep in mind that this value is an estimate and not an actual count. The most recent Census estimate is for the year 2019.