Central, Alaska

Central is a town in Alaska, United States. Every February, Central has a checkpoint for the long-distance Yukon Quest sled dog race.

Central, Alaska
The Steese Roadhouse is the only bar, general store, and gas station in Central.
Location of Central, Alaska
Coordinates: 65°32′0″N 144°41′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
Census AreaYukon-Koyukuk
Area
  Total249.4 sq mi (646.1 km2)
  Land248 sq mi (642.2 km2)
  Water1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2)
Elevation
942 ft (287 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total134
Time zoneUTC-9 (Alaska (AKST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-8 (AKDT)
ZIP code
99730
Area code(s)907
FIPS code02-11690
GNIS feature ID1400106


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