Kenai Peninsula Borough

The Kenai Peninsula extends 150 miles southwest from the Chugach Mountains, bordered by Cook Inlet and Prince William Sound, featuring numerous lakes and rivers.

The discovery of the Kenai oil field in 1961 transformed the region into a petroleum and natural gas production center, surpassing other mineral outputs in Alaska.

The name originates from the Kenaitze, Native Athabascan people who named the peninsula Yaghanen, translating to 'the good land' in their language.

Two major highways connect the peninsula to Anchorage, with airports in Kenai and Homer providing additional transportation options for visitors and residents.

The peninsula contains the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, spanning two million acres and providing protected habitats for diverse wildlife populations.

Location: Alaska

Inception: January 1, 1964

Capital city: Soldotna

Part of: organized borough

Shares border with: Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Kodiak Island Borough, Lake and Peninsula Borough, Bethel Census Area, Anchorage, Chugach Census Area

Address: 144 North Binkley Street, Soldotna, Alaska 99669

Phone: +19072624441

Website: http://borough.kenai.ak.us

GPS coordinates: 60.41667,-151.25000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55