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Attu Station
(at-TOO) Chichagof
| Current Population: |
15
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Unorganized |
| Taxes: |
No taxing authority
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| Coastal Management District: |
Aleutians West CRSA |
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| Location
and Climate |
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This Coast Guard station is located on the northeast coast of Attu Island, in the Near Islands group, on the far western end of the Aleutian Chain. It lies
at approximately 52.937500° North Latitude and
173.237500° East Longitude.
Attu Station is located in the
Aleutian Islands Recording District.
Attu lies in the maritime climate zone, characterized by persistently overcast skies, high winds, and frequent cyclonic storms. Winter squalls produce wind gusts in excess of 100 knots. During the summer, extensive fog forms over the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Average temperatures range from 20 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, but wind chill factors can be severe. Total precipitation is 64 inches annually, with an average accumulated snowfall of 100 inches, primarily in the mountains. |
Topographic
map of
Attu Station
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| The Aleutian Islands were historically occupied by the Unangas. Attu was called "Saint Theodore" by Capt. A.I. Chirikov in 1742. The first landing on the island appears to have been in 1745. The Aleut name was early transcribed by the Russians as "Ostrov Attu," spelled "Atakou" by Capt. Cook in 1785. Attu was listed in the 1880 Census with 107 people; 101 in 1890; 29 in 1930; and 44 in 1940. Attu and Kiska Islands were occupied by Japanese forces during World War II. Attu was virtually destroyed in 1943 when the U.S. Army mounted a successful offensive from Adak against the Island. It was known as "Chichagof" by the armed forces. It is currently a Coast Guard LORAN station.
The population of the community consists of 0%
Alaska Native or part Native.
The Coast Guard personnel live in a group quarters facility. There are no families stationed at Attu.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 0, and vacant housing units numbered 0.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 22 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
0 percent,
although
0 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $0, per capita income was $26,964, and
0 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| All services needed for staff in this facility are available. A permitted landfill is available.
Electricity is provided by U.S. Coast Guard Generator.
There are no state operated schools located in the community.
Auxiliary health care is provided by U.S.C.G. emergency medical staff.
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Attu is a U.S. Coast Guard Station.
The Casco Cove Airport is a 5,800' paved runway, maintained by the Coast Guard. The airstrip is authorized for public use only in an emergency; all others must obtain permission from the U.S. Coast Guard 17th District, located in Juneau at 907-392-3315. |
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