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By the time claustrophobic visitors reach the end of the dimly-lit tunnel, they will discover a welcome albeit unusual sight that includes all the essential ingredients of a city. In this case, however, rather than urban sprawl, Whittier has been built to include almost everything into what appears to be a single, solitary tower. Whittier is literally a handful of buildings, few of which are still used for their original intent.
Just how small is Whittier, Alaska?
This lonely-looking spot covers an area of less than 20 square miles. According to the 2016 census, the population was estimated to include 214 people. It is estimated by various online sources that between 75 and 80 percent of the locals presently reside in the above-mentioned single building.
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