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HusliaYukon-Koyukuk Census Area,AlaskaThe Alaska state capital is Juneau. What would you like to know about Huslia
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The population of Huslia is approximately 269 (2004).
The amount of land area in Huslia is 40.056 sq. kilometers.
Huslia per capita income is $10,983 (2000). Huslia miscellany. Return to Index Huslia location: about 170 river miles northwest of Galena and 290 air miles west of Fairbanks. It is on the north bank of the Koyukuk River. The river is generally frozen from October through April.
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The climate for Huslia is cold, continental with great differences in temperature from season to season. Winters are very cold and long with average lows well below 0 degrees. Temperatures as low as -65 have been registered. Summer highs may reach to above 90 degrees. History & History Related Items Huslia history: Huslia was named after a local stream. The original site was abandoned in 1949 because frequent flooding caused problems along with swampy land. It wasn't until the 1950s, when a school, post office, airport and roads were built that people began to live in the community year-round. Up to that time, the residents moved with the seasons to different areas. Huslia attractions: Huslia is accessible by air year-round. There is a 3,000 foot lighted airstrip in use. Though regular roads are few, many winter trails network the area. The frozen river in winter is also used as an ice road to nearby villages. Return to Index
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