Ophir
in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of Alaska, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
63.145 and -156.519 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 63° 8' 40" and W -156° 31' 9"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:21 AM (Monday)
Timezone: America/Anchorage
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:21 am and 11:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.876 and 37.859 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Fairbairn Settlement
References
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Delve into Ophir

Ophir in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (Alaska) is a city located in United States about 3,549 mi (or 5,711 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Ophir is now 08:21 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named America / Anchorage with an UTC offset of -8 hours. We know of 7 airports closer to Ophir. The closest airport in United States is Tatalina LRRS Airport in a distance of 24 mi (or 39 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Ophir, Alaska

Ophir is an unincorporated area located in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. It was named by miners after the wealthy land of Ophir mentioned in the Old Testament. The area was the site of a gold rush in 1906. Ophir reached a peak population of 122 in 1910. Ophir is now abandoned, but serves as a checkpoint in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. An airport with a single gravel runway exists at the village, built prior to 1949. It is currently in disuse and unmaintained.

Located at 63.1447, -156.519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ghost towns in Alaska, Unincorporated communities in Alaska, Geography of Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska