Unorganized Borough, Administrative region in Alaska, United States.
The Unorganized Borough is an administrative region in Alaska comprising all territories not included within the state's organized local governments. It covers vast, sparsely populated landscapes made up of several geographically distant communities.
The Unorganized Borough was created in 1961 to govern regions lacking formal local government structures. This establishment allowed the state to provide services to remote areas that had not organized themselves into boroughs.
The territory includes numerous Native Alaskan communities maintaining traditional practices, with distinct populations spread across 11 census areas.
Access to services like education and law enforcement comes through state authorities, since no local borough administration exists here. Visitors should understand that infrastructure is widely scattered and distances between communities can be substantial.
The region encompasses numerous indigenous communities that have preserved their traditional ways of life in this vast, sparsely populated space. The contrast between the enormous land area and extremely low population density makes this an unusual administrative entity.
Location: Alaska
Inception: 1961
GPS coordinates: 57.50000,-156.70000
Latest update: December 13, 2025 08:03
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