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Kokhanok
(KOCK-hone-ack); alt. Kakhonak
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| Current Population: |
179
(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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Kokhanok is located on the south shore of Iliamna Lake, 22 miles south of Iliamna and 88 miles northeast of King Salmon. The community
lies at approximately 59.441600° North Latitude
and -154.755140° West Longitude.
(Sec. 32, T008S, R032W, Seward Meridian.)
Kokhanok is located in the
Iliamna Recording District.
Kokhanok lies in the transitional climatic zone. Average summer temperatures range from 40 to 64; winter temperatures average 3 to 30. The record high is 84; the record low, -47. Precipitation averages 32 inches annually, including 89 inches of snowfall. Wind storms and ice fog are common during winter. |
Topographic
map of
Kokhanok
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| This fishing village was first listed in the U.S. Census in 1890 by A.B. Schanz. The community was relocated to higher ground a few years ago when the rising level of Iliamna Lake threatened several community buildings.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Kokhanok Village.
The population of the community consists of 90.8%
Alaska Native or part Native.
The village has a mixed Native population, primarily Alutiiq and Yup'ik. Subsistence activities are the focal point of the culture and lifestyle. The sale or importation of alcohol is banned in the village.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 59, and vacant housing units numbered 7.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 6.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 39 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
11.36 percent,
although
67.77 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $19,583, per capita income was $7,732, and
42.61 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| The Village operates a piped water and sewer system that serves 35 households. The school operates its own well and water treatment facility. Kokhanok generates power only during the summer months; in winter, electricity is purchased from the School District.
Electricity is provided by Kokhanok Village Council.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 55
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Kokhanok Clinic (907-282-2203).
Kokhanok is classified as 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 Kokhanok First Responders (907-282-2207).
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| Economy
and Transportation |
The school is the largest employer in Kokhanok. Commercial fishing has declined since several limited entry permits were sold. Some residents travel to the Bristol Bay area each summer to fish; eight persons currently hold commercial fishing permits. People heavily rely on subsistence activities; many families have a summer fish camp near the Gibraltar River. Salmon, trout, grayling, moose, bear, rabbit, porcupine and seal are utilized.
Kokhanok is accessible by air and water. A State-owned 2,920' long by 60' wide gravel airstrip and a seaplane base serve scheduled and charter air services from Anchorage, Iliamna, and King Salmon. Supplies delivered by barge via the Kvichak River must be lightered to shore. There are no docking facilities. The community wants to develop a boat harbor and launch ramp. Skiffs, ATVs and trucks are common forms of local transportation. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Village Council -
Kokhanok Village
P.O. Box 1007
Kokhanok, AK 99606-1007
Phone 907-282-2202
Fax 907-282-2264
E-mail kokhanok_vc@yahoo.com
Web http://www.bbna.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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