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Igiugig
(ig-ee-UH-gig)
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For a Map of Igiugig click here
| Current Population: |
40
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Lake & Peninsula Borough |
| Taxes: |
Sales: None,
Property: None, Special: 2% Raw Fish Tax (Borough); 6% Bed Tax (Borough)
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| National Flood Insurance Program Participant: |
Yes |
| Coastal Management District: |
Lake & Peninsula Borough |
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| Location
and Climate |
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Igiugig is located on the south shore of the Kvichak River, which flows from Iliamna Lake, on the Alaska Peninsula. It is 50 air miles northeast of King Salmon and 48 miles southwest of Iliamna. The community
lies at approximately 59.327780° North Latitude
and -155.894720° West Longitude.
(Sec. 08, T010S, R039W, Seward Meridian.)
Igiugig is located in the
Iliamna Recording District.
Igiugig lies within the transitional climatic zone. Average summer temperatures range from 42 to 62; winter temperatures average 6 to 30. The record high is 91, and the record low is -47. Precipitation averages 26 inches annually, including 64 inches of snow. |
Topographic
map of
Igiugig
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| Kiatagmuit Eskimos originally lived on the north bank of the Kvichak River in the village of Kaskanak, and used Igiugig as a summer fish camp. At the turn of the century, these people moved upriver to the present site of Igiugig. People from Branch also moved to Igiugig as it began to develop. Today, about one-third of residents can trace their roots back to the Branch River village. A post office was established in 1934, but was discontinued in 1954. Commercial and subsistence fishing sustain the community.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Igiugig Village Council.
The population of the community consists of 83%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Historically an Eskimo village, the population is now primarily Alutiiq, who depend upon commercial fishing and a subsistence lifestyle. Sport fishing attracts visitors during summer months.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 20, and vacant housing units numbered 4.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 4.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 9 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
0 percent,
although
55 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $21,750, per capita income was $13,172, and
6.9 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Water is derived from the Kvichak River. Attempts to drill community wells in the 1970s found inadequate water supplies. In the summer of 1995, 12 homes were connected to a piped water and sewer system; 2 additional are connected to sewer only. The school operates its own system. A washeteria is available.
Electricity is provided by Igiugig Electric Company.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 16
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Igiugig Health Clinic (907-533-3207).
Igiugig is classified an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 2I in the Bristol Bay Region. Emergency Services have lake and air access. Emergency service is provided by a health aide
Auxiliary health care is provided by Igiugig Village Response Team (CHP 907-533-3207).
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| Economy
and Transportation |
As is typical for the region, salmon fishing is the mainstay of Igiugig's economy. Five residents hold commercial fishing permits. Many travel to Naknek each summer to fish or work in the canneries. Subsistence is an important part of the residents' lifestyle. Salmon, trout, whitefish, moose, caribou and rabbit are utilized. Some trapping occurs. Lake Iliamna is the second largest lake in the U.S. Trophy rainbow trout attract sport fishermen. There are seven commercial lodges that serve sports fishermen and hunters seasonally in Igiugig.
Igiugig is accessible primarily by water and air. Charter flights are available from Iliamna and King Salmon. The State owns and maintains a 3,000' long by 75' wide gravel runway. A small public dock is available. Barges deliver goods from Naknek or Dillingham in the fall. Igiugig Corp. operates a barge system on Lake Iliamna. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Village Corporation -
Igiugig Native Corporation
P.O. Box 4009
Igiugig, AK 99613-4009
Phone 907-533-8001
Fax 907-533-3217
Web http://www.igiugig.com/
Village Council -
Igiugig Village
P.O. Box 4008
Igiugig, AK 99613
Phone 907-533-3211
Fax 907-533-3217
E-mail igiugig@bristolbay.com
Web http://www.igiugig.com
Regional
Organizations
Borough - Lake & Peninsula Borough
P.O. Box 495
King Salmon, AK 99613
Phone 907-246-3421
Fax 907-246-6602
E-mail kateconley@lakeandpen.com, ljcotten@gci.net
Web http://www.lakeandpen.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
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