Hyder, Alaska
Hyder is a census-designated place in Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 48 at the 2020 census, down from 87 in 2010. Hyder is accessible by road only from Stewart, British Columbia. It is popular with motorists wishing to visit Alaska without driving the length of the Alaska Highway. Hyder has no direct access to any Alaskan road. It is the southernmost community in the state that can be reached via car (others can be reached only by boat or plane). Hyder is Alaska's easternmost town.
Hyder, Alaska | |
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The border between Stewart, British Columbia, and Hyder, as seen from the Canadian side. | |
Location of Hyder, Alaska. | |
| Coordinates: 55°54′51″N 130°01′28″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census area | Prince of Wales–Hyder |
| Government | |
| • State senator | Bert Stedman (R) |
| • State rep. | Dan Ortiz (I) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.07 sq mi (44.21 km2) |
| • Land | 17.07 sq mi (44.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 48 |
| • Density | 2.81/sq mi (1.09/km2) |
| Time zone | Official time: Alaska (AKST) Unofficial time: PST |
| • Summer (DST) | Official time: AKDT Unofficial time: PDT |
| ZIP Code | 99923 |
| Area code(s) | 236, 250, 672, 778 |
| FIPS code | 02-34570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1422711 |
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