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Look for Great Deals and Coupons **** Footsteps of history **** Community Mottos & Nicknames **** Choose a new Community in Alaska **** Choose a new State **** Washington D.C. Our Nation's Capital **** **** **** **** **** **** **** Fairbanks, AK Self Storage	Welcome to Key to the City's page for Nenana Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska Zip Code The Alaska state capital is Juneau. What would you like to know about Nenana Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Economy Nenana Government Nenana Chamber of Commerce. Nenana Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Nenana Libraries. Nenana Schools. Zip Codes 99760 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Nenana is approximately 549 (2004). The approximate number of families is 190. The amount of land area in Nenana is 14.216 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Nenana is 6.0 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers. The distance from Nenana to Washington DC is 3737 miles. The distance to the Alaska state capital is 700 miles. (as the crow flies) Nenana is positioned 64.54 degrees north of the equator and 149.08 degrees west of the prime meridian. Nenana per capita income is $17,334 (2000). Nenana median income is $33,333 (2000). Nenana miscellany. Return to Index Location Nenana location: in the Alaskan Interior, 55 road miles southwest of Fairbanks on the George Parks Highway. It is on the south bank of the Tanana River, just east of the mouth of the Nenana River. It is about 75 miles north of Denali National Park. Here is a map page for Nenana. Return to Index Climate & Weather The climate for Nenana is cold and continental with wide variations in temperature throughout the year. Summer average highs range between 65 and 70. In winter the average low is well below 0. The overall temperature range runs from -69 to 98. Nenana average annual precipitation is 11.4 inches per year. Nenana average annual snowfall is 48.9 inches per year. Return to Index History & History Related Items Nenana history: Nenana was first known as Tortella. This is for an Indian word, Toghotthele, meaning mountain that parallels the river. The Tanana people lived here, interacting with the Russian and later other early explorers. AFter the Fairbanks gold discovery in 1902, many more people came to strike it rich. In 1903, a trading post and roadhouse was built by Jim Duke. Later, a school was built where many outlying villages sent their children to be educated. When the Alaska Railroad was built here in 1915, the population grew rapidly. The railroad depot was finished in 1923. Then US President, Warren Harding, drove in the golden spike at the end of the steel bridge over the Tanana River. Though transportation was no longer a problem, Nenana began an economic slump. In 1961, Clear Air Force Station was built nearby which brought many people to the area. A huge flood innundated the area in 1967, destroying most buildings. As part of the rebuilding effort, a new bridge was built over the Tanana River and replaced the River Ferry. In 1971, the George Parks Highway was completed, providing a direct route to Anchorage. Return to Index Attractions Nenana attractions: The Nenana Ice Classic This annual event is a competition to guess the date and time when the Tanana River ice break-up will occur. It began in 1917 with the surveyors who came for the Alaska Railroad. The community is 47.3% Alaska Native or part Native. The Nenana Native Association is a federally recognized tribe here. Most of the population of Nenana is Tanana Athabascan. Some attractions for the area are the Alaska Railroad Museum, the Golden Railroad Spike Historic Park and Interpretive Center, the historical Episcopal Church, Iditarod dog kennels, and a replica of the sternwheeler, Nenana. Don't miss this great picture page for Nenana. Return to Index Economy & Industry Nenana economy: mainly government based with the city, tribe, school district and the Department of Transportation. River barge companies provide a goodly amount of employment during the summer months. 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. 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