Port Protection
Census-designated place in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
Port Protection is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, with 36 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 226 ft (69 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Point Baker, 1.2 miles N.
- 36residents (2020 Census)
- 226 ftelevation · 69 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.6 km²
- 10 / sq mipopulation density
- 99927ZIP code
About Port Protection
Port Protection (Lingít: Kél) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 36 at the 2020 census, down from 48 in 2010 census.
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Port Protection had 36 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 36 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10 per sq mi (4 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Port Protection at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 36 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.70 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.3312° N, 133.6071° W |
| ZIP code | 99927 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0263870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Port Protection
- Point Baker1.2 mi N
- Edna Bay25.3 mi S
- Whale Pass26.9 mi SE
- Naukati Bay35.3 mi SE
- Coffman Cove37.2 mi SE
- Petersburg40.4 mi NE
- Port Alexander40.6 mi W
- Kupreanof41.6 mi NE
- Kake45.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Port Protection
What county is Port Protection in?
Port Protection is in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Port Protection, AK?
36 people lived in Port Protection at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Port Protection, AK?
The ZIP code of Port Protection is 99927.
What is the elevation of Port Protection?
226 feet (69 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Port Protection?
Point Baker (1.2 mi), Edna Bay (25.3 mi), Whale Pass (26.9 mi), Naukati Bay (35.3 mi), Coffman Cove (37.2 mi).
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