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Welcome to Key to the City's page for Unalaska Aleutians West Census Area Alaska Zip Code The Alaska state capital is Juneau. What would you like to know about Unalaska Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Economy Unalaska Government Unalaska Chamber of Commerce. Unalaska Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Unalaska Libraries. Unalaska Schools. Zip Codes 99685 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Unalaska is approximately 4,366 (2004). The approximate number of families is 988 (2000). The amount of land area in Unalaska is 270.062 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Unalaska is 111.0 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 288.51 sq kilometers. The distance from Unalaska to Washington DC is 4648 miles. The distance to the Alaska state capital is 1399 miles. (as the crow flies) Unalaska is positioned 53.93 degrees north of the equator and 166.51 degrees west of the prime meridian. Unalaska per capita income is $24,676 (2000). Unalaska median income is $69,539 (2000). Unalaska miscellany. Return to Index Location Unalaska location: 800 air miles southwest of Anchorage. Though part of the City of Unalaska, Amaknak Island is usually referred to as Dutch Harbor. Amaknak and Unalaska Islands are connected by a bridge. Return to Index Climate & Weather The climate for Unalaska is maritime with fairly mild weather throughout the year. Temperatures in Winter range from 25 to 35 and summer temperatures generall range from 43 to 53. There is gusty wind most of the time with an average spped of 17 MPH. Here is a current weather page for Unalaska. Unalaska average annual precipitation is 57.7 inches per year. Return to Index History & History Related Items Unalaska history: Prior to 1759, over 3,000 Unangan lived here in 24 settlements. In 1768, Unalaska became a Russian trading port for the seal industry. By 1787, many of the workers and their families were forced to relocate and work n the fur seal harvest. For many years the people were enslaved. Several churches came into the area and helped the people cope with their situations and one of the priests, Ivan Veniaminov, helped to construct a writing system for the Aleut people. The churches prospered, but many people had fled the area leaving only around 300 when there had been thousands. In the late 1800s, the Methodist Church arrived and opened a school, church, clinic and a home for orphans. The city of Unalaska was attacked by the Japanese on 3 June 1942. The more westerly islands of Kiska and Attu were briefly occupied. Most residents were sent to southeast Alaska during the war. Many did not return and their villages were never re-established. Here is a history page for the city. The incorporation date of Unalaska: March, 1942 Return to Index Attractions Unalaska attractions: Port of Dutch Harbor P.O. Box 610 Unalaska, AK 99685 Phone: 907-581-1254 Alaska Volcano Observatory Unalaska-Port of Dutch Harbor Information Museum of the Aleutians 314 Salmon Way PO BOX 648 Unalaska, AK 99685 This page has links to lots of photos of the area. The Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska is a federally recognized tribe in the city. The area is 9.3% Alaska Native or part Native. Daily flights serve the area with a 3,900 foot paved runway. There is also a seaplane base. The State Ferry operates bi-months during summer months. The harbor is extensive with many docts and moorage slips. Return to Index Economy & Industry Unalaska economy: mainly based on commercial fishing, fish processing and fleet services. The Great Circle shipping route from west coast ports to the Pacific Rim passes within 50 miles of the city and Dutch Harbor is a good port for protection and supplies. 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

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