Summary for Aurora

About Aurora (Click for our profile page)

Pronunciation: uh-RO-ruh <1>

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

Telephone Area Code: 907

Elevation: Near 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: 59.683300° (or 59°40'59" N)

Lon: -151.100000° (or -151°5'59" W)

USGS Topo Map: Seldovia C-3<4>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Aurora

GNIS ID: 1893419

FIPS State / Place Code: None

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for Aurora)

About Alaska

From the US Census

Population

Websites for State of Alaska

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for State of Alaska

GNIS ID: 1785533

FIPS State: 02

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for Aurora)

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.