Difference between revisions of "Collier County, Alaska"
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Latest revision as of 17:42, 7 November 2014
Collier County, Alaska | |
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Founded | 2008 |
Seat | Riverside |
Largest city | Riverside |
Area | |
• Total | 1,113 sq mi (2,883 km2) |
• Land | 876 sq mi (2,269 km2) |
• Water | 236 sq mi (611 km2), 21.2% |
Population | |
• (2010) | 251,960 |
• Density | 539/sq mi (208/km²) |
Congressional district | 14th |
Time zone | Alaska: UTC-9/-8 |
Website | www.co.collier.ak.gov |
Collier County is a county located in the Cascadian state of Alaska. As of the 2014 census, the population was 251,960. Its county seat is Riverside. Coller County was established and organized in 2008.
The county is part of the Riverside–Jaketon, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Contents
Geography
Collier County is located on the plains of valley in the central part of the state. The county is bounded on the north by Tillmans Creek, on the and on the west by the Yukon River. The northeastern part of the county is largely mountains.
Major highways
Adjacent counties and Boroughs
- North Slope Borough (north)
- Jameston County (northwest)
- Brooks County (west)
- Yukon Borough (south)
Communities
Cities
Riverside
Riverside is the largest city in, and seat of Collier County with a population of 97,976. The Alaska Baptist University in town with 17,384 students.
Palmont
Palmont is the second largest city in Brooks County with a population of 63,755, and is home to Jaketon International Airport
Other Cities
Unincorporated towns and CDPs
External links
Jameston County, Alaska | North Slope Borough | 50px | ||
Brooks County, Alaska | North | |||
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Yukon Borough |
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