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Koliganek
(koh-LIG-uh-neck)
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| Current Population: |
174
(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: |
Bristol Bay CRSA |
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| Location
and Climate |
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Koliganek is located on the left bank of the Nushagak River, and lies 65 miles northeast of Dillingham. The village hopes to get its own zip code. It currently shares one with Dillingham. The community
lies at approximately 59.728610° North Latitude
and -157.284440° West Longitude.
(Sec. 21, T005S, R047W, Seward Meridian.)
Koliganek is located in the
Bristol Bay Recording District.
The area is in a climatic transition zone. The primary influence is maritime, although a continental climate affects the weather. Average summer temperatures range from 37 to 66; winter temperatures range from 4 to 30. |
Topographic
map of
Koliganek
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| It is an Eskimo village first listed in the 1880 Census as "Kalignak." The name is local, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1930. Since that time, the village has moved four miles downstream from the original site.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the New Koliganek Village Council.
The population of the community consists of 87.4%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Koliganek is a Yup'ik Eskimo village with Russian Orthodox practices. Subsistence activities are an important part of the lifestyle.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 77, and vacant housing units numbered 24.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 2.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 66 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
13.16 percent,
although
39.45 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $44,583, per capita income was $13,242, and
19.31 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Koliganek has operated a piped system for over 25 years. Water is derived from a well and is treated. 33 homes and facilities are connected to the piped water and a community septic tank. Eight homes have individuals wells and septic systems. 15 homes haul water and honeybuckets. Koliganek purchases power from the School District, and also owns its own generator.
Electricity is provided by New Koliganek Village Council.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 50
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Koliganek Clinic (596-3431).
Koliganek is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 2I in the Bristol Bay Region. Emergency Services have river and air access. Emergency service is provided by a health aide
Auxiliary health care is provided by Koliganek First Responders (596-3434/3490); State VPSO (596-3418).
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| Economy
and Transportation |
The school and village organization provide most year-round employment. 18 residents hold commercial fishing permits. Many residents trap, and subsistence activities are an important part of the economy. Residents are employed in sales and office work, management and professional, production and transportation, and service occupations. The town center contains the school, health clinic, two general stores, fuel storage, power generation building, and the village counsil building. A new health care clinic is scheduled to be constructed in 2006 and the existing facility will be remodeled for a family resource center. The IGAP program operates a recycling center.
A new State-owned 3,000' long by 75' wide runway is available. Boats and ATVs are used in the summer; snow machines in the winter. Locals travel to New Stuyahok frequently. There are no docking facilities; goods are lightered from Dillingham. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Village Corporation -
Koliganek Natives Limited
C/O Jerry L Liboff
Dillingham, AK 99576
Phone 907-596-3434
Fax 907-596-3462
Village Council -
New Koliganek Village Council
P.O. Box 5057
Koliganek, AK 99576-5057
Phone 907-596-3434
Fax 907-596-3462
E-mail newkgkvc@hotmail.com
Web http://www.bbna.com
Regional
Organizations
Regional Native Corporation - Bristol Bay Native Corporation
111 W 16th Ave, Suite 400
Anchorage, AK 99501-6299
Phone 907-278-3602
Fax 907-276-3924
E-mail jasonmetrokin@bbnc.net
Web http://www.bbnc.net
Regional Native Non-Profit - Bristol Bay Native Association
P.O. Box 310
Dillingham, AK 99576
Phone 907-842-5257
Fax 907-842-5932
E-mail randersen@bbna.com, vbraswell@bbna.com
Web http://www.bbna.com
Native Housing Authority - Bristol Bay Housing Authority
P.O. Box 50
Dillingham, AK 99576
Phone 907-842-5956
Fax 907-842-2784
E-mail dmcclure@bbha.org
Web http://www.bbha.org
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