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NikolaiYukon-Koyukuk Census Area,AlaskaThe Alaska state capital is Juneau. What would you like to know about Nikolai
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The population of Nikolai is approximately 121 (2004).
The amount of land area in Nikolai is 12.79 sq. kilometers.
Nikolai per capita income is $11,029 (2000). Nikolai miscellany. Return to Index Nikolai location: In the Alaskan Interior about 46 air miles from McGrath on the south fork of the Kuskokwim River
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The climate for Nikolai is cold and continental with cold winters and warm, short summers. Winter temperatures range from -62 to 0 while summer temperatures span 42 to 80 degrees. The Kuskokwim River is generally frozen over from November through May. History & History Related Items Nikolai history: Though Nikolai has relocated twice as a community, it has been in place at the current site since 1918. During the gold rush, the community had a trading post and roadhouse. It was located on the Rainy Pass Trail and was also a winter trail station on the Nenana-McGrath Trail. As the community grew, a church, a private school and a post office were gradually opened. Finally in 1963, an airstrip was created giving Nikolai year-round access. Return to Index Nikolai attractions: Nikolai is access by air or by water. The airstrip is 4,003 feet long and is made of gravel. A winter trail leads to McGrath. It is also a checkpoint for the Iditarod sled dog race. Nikolai is an Upper Kuskokwim Athabascan village. The Nikolai Village is a federally recognized tribe. The population of the community has about 81% Alaska Native or part Native. Return to Index
Nikolai economy: predominantly seasonal. Year-round employment is generally provided by the government. Local residents often rely on subsistence activities for their food and heating. Some locals do Native handicrafts to bring in some income. 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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