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The city and borough of Juneau is one of Alaska's most popular tourist destinations and one of the state's most important ports. Juneau is unique in that it is accessible only by air and sea. Annually, more than 800,000 cruise-ship passengers visit the city between May and September. Many are surprised to find a vibrant community with professional theater, museums, art galleries, and historical sites in a small-town atmosphere. The area has a temperate climate with weather on par with that of Seattle. Juneau had been one of the world's major gold mining areas until the 1940s when costs outstripped the value of the gold; however, the industry has had a resurgence with a significant project having gained approval in 2005. The city's economy relies heavily on the government workers who make up the majority of the work force, along with fishermen, loggers, and miners. Nearby Glacier Bay, Admiralty Island, and the Juneau Icefield offer spectacular scenery, and sightseeing flights are available year-round.

The City in Brief

Founded: 1880, incorporated, 1970
Head Official: Mayor Bruce Botelho (NP) (since 2003)
City Population
1980: 19,528
1990: 26,751
2000: 30,711
2003 estimate: 31,187
Percent change, 1990–2000: 14.8%
U.S. rank in 1980: Not reported
U.S. rank in 1990: 1,013th
U.S. rank in 2000: 989th (State rank: 2nd)
Metropolitan Area Population (City is considered a Metropolitan Area)
1980: 19,528
1990: 26,751
2000: 30,711
Percent change, 1990–2000: 14.8%
U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported
U.S. rank in 2000: Not reported
Area: 3,255 square miles (2000; Borough)
Elevation: Ranges from sea level to 3,800 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 41.9° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 91.32 inches
Major Economic Sectors: Government, services
Unemployment rate: 7.2% (January 2005)
Per Capita Income: $26,719 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: Not reported
Major Colleges and Universities: University of Alaska Southeast
Daily Newspaper:Juneau Empire
 
 
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The capital of Alaska, in the Panhandle northeast of Sitka. It was settled by gold miners in 1880 and designated territorial capital in 1900 (effective 1906) and state capital in 1959. Population: 30,700.

 

 
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia: Juneau

City (pop., 2000: 30,711), capital of Alaska, U.S. Located in southeastern Alaska, it was settled in 1880 when Joe Juneau and Richard Harris discovered gold nearby. Mining was important until the Alaska-Juneau gold mine closed in 1944. Juneau was made the state capital in 1959. Fishing, forestry, and government activities are important, as is tourism. In 1970 Juneau merged with Douglas, on an island across the channel, to form the largest U.S. city in area (3,108 sq mi [8,050 sq km]).

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Columbia Encyclopedia: Juneau
(jū'nō) , city (1990 pop. 26,751), state capital, SE Alaska, in the Alaska Panhandle; settled by gold miners 1880, inc. 1900. A port on Gastineau Channel, Juneau is a trade center for the Panhandle area, with an ice-free harbor and an airport. The state and federal governments are the major employers. Salmon and halibut fishing, mining, and tourism are also important economic activities.

Joseph Juneau and a partner discovered gold nearby in 1880, and the city developed as a gold rush town. It was officially designated as capital of the Territory of Alaska in 1900 but did not function as such until the government offices were moved from Sitka in 1906. In 1959 it became state capital with the admission of Alaska to the Union.

Juneau lies at the foot of two spectacular peaks, Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts. Douglas Island, a part of the city, lies across the channel. The huge boxlike Federal Building dominates the skyline. The Alaska Historical Library and Museum and the Alaska State Museum are in the city. In 1970 the municipal boundaries were extended, then making Juneau the largest city in area in the United States, at 3,108 sq mi (8,050 sq km). Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (see National Parks and Monuments, table) is to the northwest.

 
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