Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Ketchikan Gateway Borough is located in southeastern Alaska and encompasses the city of Ketchikan and surrounding unincorporated areas, primarily on Revillagigedo Island within the Alexander Archipelago. As of July 2024, the borough's population was estimated to be 13,677. Known as Alaska's First City and the Salmon Capital of the World, Ketchikan is a vibrant maritime town with a rich cultural heritage. Its economy is driven by seasonal tourism, commercial fishing, seafood processing, and government administration. The Alaska Marine Highway System headquarters and a University of Alaska Southeast campus are located in Ketchikan, contributing to the government sector. The borough provides essential services such as education through the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District, public works, and land management. Ketchikan Gateway Borough is distinctive for its stunning natural beauty, including lush temperate rainforests and access to Misty Fjords National Monument. The area is renowned for its world-class totem pole collections, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people. The borough serves as a gateway to Alaska's Inside Passage, blending maritime commerce with natural resource-dependent livelihoods.