Whittier
A community guide to Whittier in Alaska, los Estados Unidos.
- Population
- 214 residents
- Region
- Alaska
- Country
- los Estados Unidos
- Coordinates
- 60.7746, -148.6858
Economy and services
The economy of Whittier reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Alaska. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Alaska and los Estados Unidos. Businesses based in Whittier draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Visiting
Whittier welcomes visitors year-round. Points of interest in and around the community reflect the local character of this part of Alaska, and the surrounding region offers further opportunities for exploration. Accommodation, dining, and visitor services in Whittier are available at the scale appropriate for a community of its size, with additional options in nearby places across Alaska. For travellers passing through los Estados Unidos, Whittier provides a snapshot of regional life worth a closer look.
Geography and location
Whittier sits at approximate coordinates 60.7746 latitude and -148.6858 longitude within Alaska. The terrain and natural features around Whittier reflect those typical of its part of los Estados Unidos, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Alaska road network providing the principal routes in and out.