Why is Anchorage bigger than Juneau?

Because Juneau is smaller (just under 33,000 residents, compared to Anchorage’s 300,000), it’s pretty obvious when a cruise ship (or two or three) full of passengers gets to town. Anchorage, on the other hand, is bigger and can absorb visitors without oversaturating.

Why do people live in Juneau Alaska?

For anyone who loves the outdoors, Juneau is a perfect place to live in. There’s beautiful scenery, plus there’s a nice community. Juneau has destinations that are perfect for winter as well as for summer. There are enough pockets of Juneau for fishing, hiking, biking, and a lot more.

Why is Anchorage called Anchorage?

Anchorage got its beginnings as a post on the Alaska Railroad. The name “Anchorage” came from the name of a hardwood store operated from a boat, and refers to a place where a ship can lay anchor. The city was officially incorporated in 1920.

Should Alaska move the state capitol from Fairbanks to Juneau?

No. Alaska should move the LEGISLATURE to rotate between Juneau, Fairbanks, and Anchorage. As a minor elected official from a small town in Alaska called Homer, I experienced Juneau many times as a lobbying City Councilwoman. As Juneau is only accessible by boat or plane, most Alaskan children never visit their capitol city.

Should Alaska have a capital city other than Anchorage?

No, not Anchorage, but yes to Willow. Similar to other state capitals, they should not be located in the major metropolitan hub, but they should be easily accessible by the citizens. As much as I love Alaska, I think having the capital in Juneau is a disadvantage to those voted to serve, and the citizens they represent.

Is the capital of Alaska willow or Juneau?

As much as I love Alaska, I think having the capital in Juneau is a disadvantage to those voted to serve, and the citizens they represent. According to Wiki: Willow is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area.