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NulatoYukon-Koyukuk Census Area,AlaskaThe Alaska state capital is Juneau. What would you like to know about Nulato
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The population of Nulato is approximately 320 (2004).
The amount of land area in Nulato is 120.422 sq. kilometers.
Nulato per capita income is $8,966 (2000). Nulato miscellany. Return to Index Nulato location: about 35 miles west of Galena and 310 air miles west of Fairbanks. It is on the west bank of the Yukon River. It is across the river from the Innoko National Wildlife Refuge.
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The climate for Nulato is cold and continental with great differences in temperature throughout the year. Average highs in the summer are generally in the low 70s. In Winter, it is not uncommon to have days of -40 degrees often. The Yukon River is generally frozen over from mid-October until mid-May. History & History Related Items Nulato history: The local Koyukon Athabascans lived in the area and migrated with the seasons and game. Nulato became one of the trading sites for the tribe. AFter the 1830s, more outsiders began to arrive. Several epidemics, beginning in 1939 with a smallpox epidemic, caused many villagers to die. Further epidemics continued to decimate the native population. In 1900 up to one third of the population died from measles. Once the gold miners left, lead mining began to take over in the area. Nulato incorporated in 1963. Homes are now being built in developments about two miles from the old townsite. Nulato attractions: The Nulato Village Council is a federally recognized tribe located in Nulato. The community has 94% Alaska Native or part Native population. Nulato is classified as an isolated village but has many services including water and sewer. Nulato has a school, health clinic and other businesses. The city has a 4,000 foot long lights airstrip with year-round accesss. The river also provides not only transportation but also recreation. During the winter, it also becomes an ice road. There are numerous winter trails used by snowmachines and ATVs. Return to Index
Nulato economy: mainly with the city, tribe, school or clinic. Seasonal jobs are available during summer months. Local residents also trap, hunt, fish and gather for food sources. Many go to fish camp each summer. 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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