- Baranof City is a small city located on Baranof Island in the Alexander Archipelago in Southeast Alaska, United States. It is part of the Sitka Borough and is approximately 19 miles southeast of the city of Sitka. The community has a population of around 100 people and is primarily accessible by boat or seaplane. Baranof City is surrounded by natural beauty, with mountains, forests, and coastal waters offering opportunities for outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, and wildlife sighting. The city's economy is primarily based on fishing, tourism, and small-scale logging.