City and Borough of Sitka
| Pronunciation: | (SIT-kuh) |
| Incorporation Type: | Unified Home Rule Municipality |
Economic Base: |
Fishing, Seafood Processing, Tourism, Government, Education, Health Care |
| Annual Precipitation: | 96" including snowfall |
| Population (2007): | 8,615 |
| Legislative District: | 2 A |
| Coastal Area (sq. miles): | 4,185 square miles |
| Shoreline: | 1,627 miles |
| Hours of Daylight Summer: | 18 hours, 5 min |
| Hours of Daylight Winter: | 6 hours, 45 min |
Community Overview: |
Located on the west coast of Baronof Island on Sitka Sound, Sitka fronts on the Pacific Ocean. The city and borough includes Baranof Island, Chichagof Island and many smaller islands. |
Coastal Coordinator: |
Marlene Campbell |
| Division of Commerce, Community & Economic Development: | Ruth St. Amour |
| ACMP Planner: | David Gann Coastal Resource Specialist Phone: 907-465-3529 |
District Enforceable Policies (222 kb pdf)
Designated Recreational Use Areas Narrative (4025 kb pdf)