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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 Tanana Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska Zip Code The Alaska state capital is Juneau. What would you like to know about Tanana Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Economy Tanana Government Tanana Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Tanana Schools. Zip Codes 99777 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Tanana is approximately 304 (2004). The approximate number of families is 166 (2000). The amount of land area in Tanana is 43.666 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Tanana is 11.6 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 11.841 sq kilometers. The distance from Tanana to Washington DC is 3702 miles. The distance to the Alaska state capital is 777 miles. (as the crow flies) Tanana is positioned 65.15 degrees north of the equator and 152.10 degrees west of the prime meridian. Tanana per capita income is $12,077 (2000). Tanana median income is $29,750 (2000). Tanana miscellany. Return to Index Location Tanana location: 130 air miles from Fairbanks about two miles west of the junction of the Tanana and Yukon Rivers. Return to Index Climate & Weather The climate for Tanana is cold and continental with seasonal temperatures that flucuate greatly. Winter lows range between -14 and -48 while summer high temperatures vary from 64 to 70. The river is usually frozen over from mid-October until mid-May. Tanana average annual precipitation is 13 inches per year. Tanana average annual snowfall is 50 inches per year. Return to Index History & History Related Items Tanana history: The area has long been a center for trade but more modern facilities were added as the years went by. A trading post, Harper's Station, was built in 1880 several miles downriver. A mission was built in 1881, also downriver. For the next 20 years or so, more buildings were added and the complex, St. James Mission, was expanded. Fort Gibbon was opened in 1898 and other businesses opened. Unfortunately, not all good things can last and after the gold rush, most mines left this area. Fort Gibbon was closed in 1923 and the hospital changed hands to the BIA administration. An air base was built near here for refueling during World War II and after the war, new hospital buildings were added. The hospital again was transferred, this time to the US Public Health SErvice. Many local residents were employed by the hospital, but it closed in 1982. Tanana was incorporated in 1961 and again in 1982 as a first class city in order to retain control over the school. Return to Index Attractions Tanana attractions: The Native Village of Tanana is a fedeally recognized tribe in Tanana. The population of 81.5% Alaska Native or part native. The city is accessible by air and river though there are a number of local roads. The dock allows barge service on a seasonal basis. The airstrip is a 4,400 foot long gravel runway with lights. Float planes also land on the river when they are able. Return to Index Economy & Industry Tanana economy: mainly with the city, school or council. There are just a few positions with local businesses. 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. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk. Search Key to the City Custom Search OR Search All the Web Custom Search	Hughes Net Tanana, AK
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