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Welcome to Key to the City's page for Atka Aleutians West Census Area Alaska Zip Code The Alaska state capital is Juneau. What would you like to know about Atka Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Economy Atka Government Atka Chamber of Commerce. Atka Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Atka Schools. Zip Codes 99547 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Atka is approximately 92 (2004). The approximate number of families is 26 (1990). The amount of land area in Atka is 23.772 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Atka is 8.7 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 70.025 sq kilometers. The distance from Atka to Washington DC is 5006 miles. The distance to the Alaska state capital is 1742 miles. (as the crow flies) Atka is positioned 52.24 degrees north of the equator and 174.20 degrees west of the prime meridian. Atka per capita income is $17,079 (2000). Atka median income is $30,938 (2000). Atka miscellany. Return to Index Location Atka location: in the Aleutian Islands of western Alaska. 350 miles west of Unalaska and 1,200 air miles southwest from Anchorage. Return to Index Climate & Weather The climate for Atka is maritime with temperatures ranging from 20 to 60 degrees during the year. Winter brings severe storms and high winds. Summers bring foggy weather but less wind. Atka average annual precipitation is 60 inches per year. Atka average annual snowfall is 61 inches per year. Return to Index History & History Related Items Atka history: During the 1700s, the Russians used this area for hunting and trade. Many of the local hunters were relocated to the Pribilof Islands under slave like conditions to hunt and process the seals. Sea otters were also hunted. Later, when this industry declined, reindeer were introduced in the hopes of producing something more for the economy. In 1942, the Japanese attacked Unalaska and briefly took possession of Attu and Kiska. Residents were quickly evacuated and their villages burned to prevent use by the Japanese. After the war, the villages were rebuilt and most residents returned. Some of the Attu prisoners also returned from Japan imprisonment and relocated to Atka. The incorporation date of Atka: 1988 Return to Index Attractions Atka attractions: Most westerly city in the USA The Native Village of Atka IRA is a federally recognized tribe here. The community has 91.3% Alaska Native or part Native population. There is a 3,287 foot long lights, asphalt runway at Atka. Scheduled flights occur twice a week. Charters are available. Freight service runs during the summer. Return to Index Economy & Industry Atka economy: mainly from the fish processing industry and subsistence. Year-round employment is mostly with the government or education. Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Alaska To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk. Search Key to the City Custom Search OR Search All the Web Custom Search

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