Summary for Ptarmigan

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Pronunciation: TAHR-muh-gin <1>

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

Telephone Area Code: 907

Elevation: 1,680 feet [512.06 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 Ptarmigan:

Lat: 61.188600° (or 61°11'18" N)

Lon: -145.621700° (or -145°37'18" W)

USGS Topo Map: Valdez A-5<4>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Ptarmigan

GNIS ID: 1408331

FIPS State / Place Code: 02 / 64450

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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 Ptarmigan. 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 Ptarmigan - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>	Longitude & latitude values may not be the geographic center of Ptarmigan, 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 Ptarmigan.
<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.