Summary for Central

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

Telephone Area Code: 907

ZIP Code: 99730<1>

Elevation: 940 feet [286.51 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 Central:

GPS Coordinates: 65.5723, -144.8040<4>

USGS Topo Map: Circle C-2<5>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Central

GNIS ID: 1400106

FIPS State / Place Code: 02 / 11690

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Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for State of Alaska

GNIS ID: 1785533

FIPS State: 02

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

Footnotes ...

<1>	ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Central). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Central or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<2>	The elevation is an estimate for the area around Central - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>	Longitude & latitude values may not be the geographic center of Central, rather it may be a prominent intersection or the center of population, etc. It will vary depending on the source.
<4>	GPS Coordinates for Central: Decimal: 65.572, -144.8040 DDMMSS: 65° 34' 19", -144° 48' 14"
<5>	Name of the USGS 7.5 Minute topographic map which includes Central.
<6>	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.