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South Naknek
(NACK-neck); a.k.a. Qinuyang
For a Map of South Naknek click here
| Current Population: |
68
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Bristol Bay Borough |
| Taxes: |
Sales: None,
Property: 13.0 mills (Borough), Special: 3% Raw Fish Tax (Borough); 8% Bed Tax (Borough)
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| Coastal Management District: |
Bristol Bay Borough |
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| Location
and Climate |
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South Naknek is located on the south bank of the Naknek River on the Alaska Peninsula, 297 miles southwest of Anchorage. It lies just west of the Katmai National Park and Preserve. The community
lies at approximately 58.715560° North Latitude
and -156.998060° West Longitude.
(Sec. 11, T017S, R047W, Seward Meridian.)
South Naknek is located in the
Kvichak Recording District.
The climate is mainly maritime, characterized by cool, humid, and windy weather. Average summer temperatures range from 42 to 63; average winter temperatures range from 29 to 44. Extremes from -46 to 88 have been recorded. Total precipitation is 20 inches annually, including 45 inches of snowfall. Fog is common during summer months. |
Topographic
map of
South Naknek
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| This area was first settled over 6,000 years ago, and was historically Sugpiaq Aleut territory. The Sugpiaqs traveled between Katmai and the Naknek River, pursuing seasonal food sources. South Naknek was settled permanently after the turn of the century as a result of salmon cannery development. Some villagers relocated from New and Old Savonoski, near the "Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes." This is one of the many villages along the coast where Laplanders were brought in to herd reindeer. The herds were purchased in the 1930s by the BIA for the local Native economy..
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the South Naknek Village.
The population of the community consists of 83.9%
Alaska Native or part Native.
South Naknek is a traditional Sugpiaq village with a fishing and subsistence lifestyle.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 137, and vacant housing units numbered 91.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 87.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 44 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
24.14 percent,
although
60.71 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $22,344, per capita income was $13,019, and
27.08 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Individual water wells and septic systems serve the majority of the community; others use the piped water and sewer system. Two permitted landfills are available; one operated by the Borough and one by Peter Pan Seafoods. Power lines cross the Naknek River 5 miles east of Naknek and connect to South Naknek.
Electricity is provided by Naknek Electric Association.
There are no state operated schools located in the community.
Local hospitals or health clinics include South Naknek Health Clinic (907-246-6546).
South Naknek is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 2I in the Bristol Bay Region. Emergency Services have coastal, air and river access. Emergency service is provided by volunteers and a health aide
Auxiliary health care is provided by Camai Medical Center in Naknek.
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Commercial fishing and salmon processing are the mainstays of South Naknek's economy. 43 residents hold commercial fishing permits. Trident Seafoods operates in South Naknek. A second processing facility, owned by Wards Cove Packing, closed in 2002. Most other employment is in public services. A few people trap, and most residents depend on subsistence hunting and fishing. Salmon, trout, caribou, rabbit, porcupine and seal are utilized.
South Naknek is accessible by air or sea. There are two State-owned lighted gravel runways. One is 2,260' long by 60' wide, the other is 3,310' long by 60' wide. The PAF Cannery airport lies 3 miles to the southeast. It has a 750' long by 30' wide dirt strip and a 650' long by 75' wide crosswind strip. Scheduled and charter flight services are available. A 3,000' designated stretch of the Naknek River is used by float planes. The frozen river provides an ice road to Naknek and King Salmon in winter. There is an unmaintained dirt road to New Savonoski. The Borough operates a mid- and high-tide cargo dock at South Naknek with 200' of berth space to accomodate barges. Trucks, cars, ATVs, snowmachines and boats are used extensively for local travel. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Village Corporation -
Alaska Peninsula Corporation
111 West 16th Ave. Suite 101
Anchorage, AK 99501-5109
Phone 907-274-2433
Fax 907-274-8694
Village Council -
South Naknek Village
P.O. Box 70029
South Naknek, AK 99670
Phone 907-246-8614
Fax 907-246-8613
E-mail snvc@starband.net
Web http://www.bbna.com/
Regional
Organizations
Borough - Bristol Bay Borough
P.O. Box 189
Naknek, AK 99633
Phone 907-246-4224
Fax 907-246-6633
E-mail marvsmith@bristolbayboroughak.us; tamijohnson@bristolbayboroughak.us
Web http://www.theborough.com
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
CDQ Group - Bristol Bay Econ. Dev. Corp.
P.O. Box 1464
Dillingham, AK 99576-1464
Phone 907-842-4370
Fax 907-842-4336
E-mail sockeye1@nushtel.net
Web http://www.bbedc.com
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