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Akhiok
(AH-key-ock); includes Kaguyak (kuh-GUY-uck)
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| Current Population: |
48
(2008 DCCED Certified Population)
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| Incorporation Type: |
2nd Class City |
| Borough Located In: |
Kodiak Island Borough |
| Taxes: |
Sales: None,
Property: 11.27 mills (Borough), Special: 5% Bed Tax (Borough); 1.05% Severance Tax (Borough)
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| Coastal Management District: |
Kodiak Island Borough |
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| Location
and Climate |
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Akhiok is located at the southern end of Kodiak Island at Alitak Bay. It lies 80 miles southwest of the City of Kodiak and 340 miles southwest of Anchorage. The community
lies at approximately 56.945560° North Latitude
and -154.170280° West Longitude.
(Sec. 28, T037S, R031W, Seward Meridian.)
Akhiok is located in the
Kodiak Recording District.
The area encompasses 7.9
sq. miles of land and 2.5 sq. miles
of water.
The climate of the Kodiak Islands is dominated by a strong marine influence. There is little or no freezing weather, moderate precipitation, and frequent cloud cover and fog. Severe storms are common from December through February. Annual precipitation is 35 inches. Temperatures remain within a narrow range, from 25 to 54 °F. |
Topographic
map of
Akhiok
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| The original village of Kashukugniut was occupied by Russians in the early 19th century. The community was originally a sea otter hunting settlement, located at Humpy Cove. The name Akhiok was reported in the 1880 Census. In 1881, residents relocated to the present site at Alitak Bay. The community's Russian Orthodox church, Protection of the Theotokos Chapel, was built around 1900 at the site of an earlier structure. A post office was established in 1933. Residents of nearby Kaguyak relocated to Akhiok after the 1964 earthquake and tsunami destroyed their village. The city was incorporated in 1972.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Native Village of Akhiok; Kodiak Island Inter-Tribal Council.
The population of the community consists of 93.8%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Akhiok is an Alutiiq village dependent upon fishing and subsistence activities.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 34, and vacant housing units numbered 9.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 2.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 30 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
14.29 percent,
although
47.37 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $33,438, per capita income was $8,472, and
9.89 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Water is derived from a dam and reservoir on a small stream and is treated and stored. Akhiok provides a piped gravity water and sewer system that serves all 25 homes in the community.
Electricity is provided by City of Akhiok.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 16
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Akhiok Medical Clinic (907-836-2230).
Akhiok Medical Clinic is a Primary Health Care Facility. Akhiok is classified as an isolated village. It is found in EMS Region 2G in the Kodiak Region. Emergency Services have coastal and air access. Emergency service is provided by volunteers and a health aide.
Auxiliary health care is provided by Akhiok Village Response Team (Clinic 907-836-2230); flight to Kodiak or Anchorage.
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Public sector employment and seasonal work provide cash flow in the community. Five residents hold commercial fishing permits. Almost all of Akhiok's residents depend heavily on subsistence fishing and hunting. Salmon, crab, shrimp, clams, ducks, seal, deer, rabbit, and bear are utilized. The community is interested in developing a fish smokery and cold storage facility. In January 2003, each Akhiok shareholder received $200,000 from sales of a $36 million trust fund provided in the Exxon Valdez oil spill settlement.
The city is accessible only by air and water. Island Air Service offers regular pasenger service. In addition, regular and charter flights are available from the City of Kodiak. There is a state-owned gravel runway 3,120 in lenght by 50' wide and a seaplane base at Moser Bay, owned by Columbia Ward Fisheries. Barge services are sporadic. A breakwater and boat launch are available, but the existing dock is a temporary structure. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
City -
City of Akhiok
P.O. Box 5050
Akhiok, AK 99615
Phone 907-836-2229
Fax 907-836-2209
Village Corporation -
Akhiok-Kaguyak, Inc.
1400 W. Benson Blvd. #425
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone 907-258-0604
Fax 907-258-0608
E-mail akipres@alaska.net
Village Corporation -
Ayakulik, Incorporated
3741 Richmond #5
Anchorage, AK 99514
Phone 907-279-7911
Village Council -
Native Village of Akhiok
P.O. Box 5030
Akhiok, AK 99615-5030
Phone 907-836-2313
Fax 907-836-2345
Regional
Organizations
Borough - Kodiak Island Borough
710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615
Phone 907-486-9310
Fax 907-486-9374
E-mail njavier@kodiakak.us
Web http://www.kodiakak.us/
Regional Native Corporation - Koniag, Incorporated
104 Center Ave., Suite 205
Kodiak, AK 99615
Phone 907-486-2530
Fax 907-486-3325
E-mail wanderson@koniag.com
Web http://www.koniag.com
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