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King CoveAleutians East Borough,AlaskaThe Alaska state capital is Juneau. What would you like to know about King Cove
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The population of King Cove is approximately 723 (2004).
The amount of land area in King Cove is 7.534 sq. kilometers.
King Cove per capita income is $17,791 (2000). King Cove miscellany. Return to Index King Cove location: 625 miles southwest of Anchorage and 18 miles southeast of Cold Bay in southwestern Alaska on the south side of the Alaska Peninsula on a sand spit fronting Deer Passage and Deer Island.
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The climate for King Cove is maritime with fog in the summer and high winds in the winter. Temperatures general average 25 to 55 with a range of -9 to 76. History & History Related Items King Cove history: King Cove is also known as Agdaagux. The community was founded in 1911 when a salmon cannery was built here by the Pacific American Fisheries. Most residents were Scandinavian, European and Unangan fishermen. The cannery operated until 1976 when it partially burned in a fire. Due to regulations, rebuilding was not possible. King Cove attractions: The Agdaagux Tribe of King Cove is a federally recognized tribe in the community. King Cove is 47.9% Alaska Native or part Native. King Cove is accessible by air and sea only. There is a 3,360 foot long gravel airstrip. Gale force winds often disrupt air strip landings and take-offs. The north harbor is ice-free year-round. Return to Index
King Cove economy: mainly dependent on commercial fishing and processing. These businesses often employ many seasonal workers. 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
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