Cooper Landing, Alaska

Cooper Landing is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States, about 100 miles (160 km) south of Anchorage, at the outlet of Kenai Lake into the Kenai River. The town was first settled in the 19th century by gold and mineral prospectors, and has become a popular summer tourist destination thanks to its scenic location and proximity to the salmon fishery of the Kenai River and Russian River. As of the 2010 census, the population in Cooper Landing was 289, down from 369 in 2000.

Cooper Landing, Alaska
Cooper Landing below Cecil Rhode Mountain
Cooper Landing
Location in Alaska
Coordinates: 60°29′26″N 149°47′40″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
BoroughKenai Peninsula
Government
  Borough mayorPeter Micciche
  State senatorJesse Bjorkman (R)
  State rep.Ben Carpenter (R)
Area
  Total69.84 sq mi (180.87 km2)
  Land65.75 sq mi (170.29 km2)
  Water4.09 sq mi (10.58 km2)
Elevation
410 ft (123 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total344
  Density5.23/sq mi (2.02/km2)
Time zoneUTC-9 (AKST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-8 (AKDT)
ZIP code
99572
Area code907
FIPS code02-17190
GNIS feature ID1421192
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