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Seldovia Village
(sell-DOAV-ee-uh); also see Seldovia
| Current Population: |
166
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Taxes: |
Sales: 3% (Borough),
Property: 5.9 mills (Borough), Special: None
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| National Flood Insurance Program Participant: |
Yes |
| Coastal Management District: |
Kenai Peninsula Borough |
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| Location
and Climate |
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Seldovia Village is northeast of the City of Seldovia, across from Homer on the south shore of Kachemak Bay, a 15 minute flight. Flight time to Anchorage is 45 minutes. The community
lies at approximately 59.442600° North Latitude
and -151.707730° West Longitude.
(Sec. 32, T008S, R014W, Seward Meridian.)
Seldovia Village is located in the
Seldovia Recording District.
Winter temperatures in Seldovia range from 12 to 21; summers vary from 48 to 65. Annual precipitation is 34.5 inches. |
Topographic
map of
Seldovia Village
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| Native residents are mixed Dena'ina Indian and Sugpiaq Eskimo (also known as Alutiiq). The name Seldovia is derived from "Seldevoy," a Russian word meaning "herring bay." Between 1869 and 1882, a trading post was located here. A post office was established in 1898. The village developed around commercial fishing and fish processing. The City of Seldovia was incorporated in 1945.
The population of the community consists of 40.3%
Alaska Native or part Native.
About 40% of residents are Native. Almost 100 of the 160 homes in this area are vacant and used only seasonally. Commercial fishing and subsistence are an integral part of the local culture. Students attend school in Seldovia.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 159, and vacant housing units numbered 97.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 97.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 60 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
10.45 percent,
although
38.14 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $31,250, per capita income was $21,396, and
23.48 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Individual wells and on-site septic tanks serve households outside of the City of Seldovia.
Electricity is provided by Homer Electric Association.
There are no state operated schools located in the community.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Seldovia Medical Clinic (907-234-7825) in Seldovia.
Auxiliary health care is provided by Seldovia Medical Clinic (907-234-7825); Seldovia Volunteer Fire & Rescue (907-234-7812).
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Nearby Seldovia is a commercial fishing center.
Jakolof Bay road connects the village to the City of Seldovia. Residents use the airport, seaplane base and harbor located at nearby Seldovia. The State Ferry System connects the City of Seldovia to Homer. The Kachemak Bay Ferry and Mako Water Taxi are also available for passenger commutes to Homer. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Regional
Organizations
Borough - Kenai Peninsula Borough
144 North Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone 907-262-4441
Fax 907-714-2377
E-mail assemblyclerk@borough.kenai.ak.us
Web http://www.borough.kenai.ak.us
Regional Native Health Corporation - Southcentral Foundation
4501 Diplomacy
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone 907-729-4955
Fax 907-729-4972
E-mail katherineg@scf.cc
Web http://www.southcentralfoundation.com
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