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Tatitlek
(tuh-TIT-leck)
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| Current Population: |
102
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Unorganized |
| Taxes: |
No taxing authority
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| Location
and Climate |
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Tatitlek is located on the northeast shore of Tatitlek Narrows, on the Alaska Mainland in Prince William Sound. It lies southwest of Valdez by sea near Bligh Island, and 30 air miles northwest of Cordova. The community
lies at approximately 60.864720° North Latitude
and -146.678610° West Longitude.
(Sec. 32, T011S, R008W, Copper River Meridian.)
Tatitlek is located in the
Valdez Recording District.
Winter temperatures range from 17 to 28; summers average 49 to 63. Annual precipitation includes 28 inches of rain and 150 inches of snowfall. |
Topographic
map of
Tatitlek
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| It is an Alutiiq village first reported in the 1880 U.S. Census as "Tatikhlek," with a population of 73. The present spelling was published in 1910 by the U.S. Geological Survey, who wrote that the village originally stood at the head of Gladhaugh Bay, but was moved to its present site in the shadow of Copper Mountain around 1900. A post office was established in 1946. Many residents of Chenega moved to Tatitlek following its destruction by tsunami after the 1964 Good Friday earthquake. The dominant feature in the village is the blue-domed Russian Orthodox Church.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Native Village of Tatitlek.
The population of the community consists of 85%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Tatitlek is a coastal Alutiiq village with a fishing- and subsistence-based culture. The sale or importation of alcohol is banned in the village.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 57, and vacant housing units numbered 19.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 14.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 35 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
7.89 percent,
although
50.7 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $36,875, per capita income was $13,014, and
24.21 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| A dam provides water, which is treated and stored in a 170,000-gallon tank. A piped water and sewer system serves all 34 homes. The piped community septic tank system discharges via an ocean outfall. An oil and hazardous waste recycling center is operating.
Electricity is provided by Tatitlek Electric Utility.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 24
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Tatitlek Health Clinic (325-2235).
Tatitlek is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 2F in the Prince William Sound Region. Emergency Services have coastal, air, floatplane and helicopter access. Emergency service is provided by a health aide
Auxiliary health care is provided by Tatitlek EMS (907-325-2235/2301/2313).
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Fish processing and oyster farming provide some employment in Tatitlek. Three residents hold commercial fishing permits. Subsistence activities provide the majority of food items. A coho salmon hatchery at Boulder Bay is nearing completion for subsistence use. A fish and game processing facility is under construction. A small community store has recently opened.
Tatitlek has a State-owned 3,700' long by 150' wide lighted gravel airstrip and a seaplane landing area; air charters are available from Valdez and Cordova. Boats are the primary means of local transportation. The Corps of Engineers are considering a breakwater and small boat harbor. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Village Corporation -
Tatitlek Corporation
P.O. Box 650
Cordova, AK 99574-0650
Phone 907-424-3777
Fax 907-424-3773
E-mail info@tatitlek.com
Village Council -
Native Village of Tatitlek
P.O. Box 171
Tatitlek, AK 99677
Phone 907-325-2311
Fax 907-325-2298
E-mail suejohnson1@starband.net
Regional
Organizations
Regional Native Corporation - Chugach Alaska Corporation
3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 601
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone 907-563-8866
Fax 907-563-8402
E-mail bwelty@chugach-ak.com
Web http://www.chugach-ak.com
Regional Native Health Corporation - Chugachmiut
1840 Bragaw Street, Suite 110
Anchorage, AK 99508-3463
Phone 907-562-4155
Fax 907-563-2891
E-mail info@chugachmiut.org
Web http://www.chugachmiut.org
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