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Emmonak
(ee-MAHN-nuck)
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| Current Population: |
794
(2008 DCCED Certified Population)
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| Incorporation Type: |
2nd Class City |
| Borough Located In: |
Unorganized |
| Taxes: |
Sales: 3%,
Property: None, Special: None
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| National Flood Insurance Program Participant: |
Yes |
| Coastal Management District: |
Ceñaliulriit CRSA |
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| Location
and Climate |
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Emmonak is located at the mouth of the Yukon River, 10 miles from the Bering Sea, on the north bank of Kwiguk Pass. It lies 120 air miles northwest of Bethel and 490 air miles from Anchorage, in the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. The community
lies at approximately 62.777780° North Latitude
and -164.523060° West Longitude.
(Sec. 17, T031N, R081W, Seward Meridian.)
Emmonak is located in the
Bethel Recording District.
The area encompasses 7.5
sq. miles of land and 1.1 sq. miles
of water.
A maritime climate predominates in Emmonak. Temperatures range from -25 to 79 °F. Precipitation is 19 inches per year, while snowfall is 50 to 60 inches per year. Freeze-up occurs during October; break-up occurs in June. |
Topographic
map of
Emmonak
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| The village was originally called "Kwiguk," a Yup'ik word meaning "big stream." Villagers call themselves "Kuigpagmuit" or "people from the Yukon River." It has also been called "Emanguk" by the Census Bureau. The original settlement was 1.4 miles south of its present location and was first reported by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1899. A post office was established there in 1920. Later, commercial fishing became a major industry in the village, and the Northern Commercial Company built a cannery. In 1964, the cannery was washed away by floods. That same year, the city government was incorporated. Due to increasing flooding and erosion, the village was relocated 1.4 miles north of Kwiguk in 1964-65. The new location was renamed Emmonak, which means "blackfish."
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Emmonak Village.
The population of the community consists of 93.9%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Emmonak is a Yup'ik Eskimo village involved in commercial fishing, processing, and subsistence activities. Residents of Chuloonawick, a nearby fish camp, also live in Emmonak. The sale, importation, and possession of alcohol are banned in the village.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 218, and vacant housing units numbered 29.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 9.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 217 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
23.05 percent,
although
51.56 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $32,917, per capita income was $9,069, and
16.24 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Water is derived from the Yukon River and is treated. Piped water and sewer services were expanded to the west side, so homes, businesses, and the school are now served with an above-ground circulating water system and vacuum sewage system.
Electricity is provided by AVEC.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 236
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Pearl E. Johnson Sub-Regional Clinic (907-949-3500).
Emmonak is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 7A in the Yukon/Kuskokwim Region. Emergency Services have coastal and air access. Emergency service is provided by a health aide
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| Economy
and Transportation |
The city experiences a seasonal economy as a center for commercial fishing, purchasing, and processing on the lower Yukon River. Yukon Delta Fish Marketing Co-op and Bering Sea Fisheries process and export salmon from Emmonak. 104 residents hold commercial fishing permits. Subsistence activities, trapping, and public assistance support income. The majority of the community travels to fish camps during the summer months to dry salmon for winter use. Moose, beluga whale, seal, and waterfowl are also utilized.
Emmonak relies on air and water transportation. A state-owned 4,400' long by 75' wide gravel airstrip is available. There are no connecting roads, but winter trails to Kotlik, Alakanuk, and Nunam Iqua are used by snow machines. Skiffs and ATVs are using during the summer for local transportation. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
CDQ Group -
Yukon Delta Fisheries Dev. Assoc.
1016 West Sixth Avenue, Suite 301
Anchorage, AK 99501-1963
Phone 907-644-0326
Fax 907-644-0327
E-mail ragnaraydf@aol.com
Web http://www.ydfda.org
City -
City of Emmonak
P.O. Box 9
Emmonak, AK 99581
Phone 907-949-1227 or 1249
Fax 907-949-1926
E-mail emkcity@gmail.com, emkcity@yahoo.com, emkcityacct@gmail.com
Village Corporation -
Emmonak Corporation
Kwiguk St
Emmonak, AK 99581
Phone 907-949-1411
Fax 907-949-1412
Village Council -
Emmonak Village
P.O. Box 126
Emmonak, AK 99581
Phone 907-949-1720
Fax 907-949-1384
E-mail etcadmin@unicom-alaska.com
Regional
Organizations
Regional Native Corporation - Calista Corporation
301 Calista Court, Suite A
Anchorage, AK 99518-3028
Phone 907-279-5516
Fax 907-272-5060
E-mail calista@calistacorp.com
Web http://www.calistacorp.com
Regional Native Health Corporation - Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp.
P.O. Box 528
Bethel, AK 99559
Phone 907-543-6020
Fax 907-543-6006
E-mail gene_peltola@ykhc.org
Web http://www.ykhc.org/
Native Housing Authority - Emmonak Village
P.O. Box 126
Emmonak, AK 99581
Phone 907-949-1720
Fax 907-949-1384
E-mail etcadmin@unicom-alaska.com
CDQ Group - Yukon Delta Fisheries Dev. Assoc.
1016 West Sixth Avenue, Suite 301
Anchorage, AK 99501-1963
Phone 907-644-0326
Fax 907-644-0327
E-mail ragnaraydf@aol.com
Web http://www.ydfda.org
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