Atqasuk, Alaska facts for kids
Atqasuk is a small city in Alaska, United States. It is located in the North Slope Borough. In 2020, about 276 people lived there. This city is known for its unique location in the far north.
Quick facts for kids
Atqasuk
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Atqasuk in the summer
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 Atqasuk, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | North Slope |
| Incorporated | October 10, 1982 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.74 sq mi (110.68 km2) |
| • Land | 39.12 sq mi (101.32 km2) |
| • Water | 3.62 sq mi (9.37 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 276 |
| • Density | 7.06/sq mi (2.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99791
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| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-04500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1406178, 2419360 |
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Where is Atqasuk Located?
Atqasuk is found on the Meade River. It is located in a very northern part of Alaska. The city covers about 42 square miles. Most of this area is land, but some is water.
Atqasuk has its own airport. It is called Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial Airport. It has one runway that is about 4,370 feet long.
What is Atqasuk's Climate Like?
Atqasuk is very far north. This means it has a very cold and dry climate. It is almost like a tundra, which is a treeless plain.
Here is a quick look at the weather in Atqasuk:
| Climate data for Atqasuk (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | −7 (−22) |
−5 (−21) |
−3 (−19) |
12 (−11) |
31 (−1) |
52 (11) |
60 (16) |
53 (12) |
42 (6) |
27 (−3) |
11 (−12) |
−1 (−18) |
22.1 (−5.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | −14 (−26) |
−12 (−24) |
−10.5 (−23.6) |
4 (−16) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
43.5 (6.4) |
51.5 (10.8) |
45.5 (7.5) |
36.5 (2.5) |
22 (−6) |
4.5 (−15.3) |
−8 (−22) |
15.7 (−9.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | −21 (−29) |
−19 (−28) |
−18 (−28) |
−4 (−20) |
20 (−7) |
35 (2) |
43 (6) |
38 (3) |
31 (−1) |
17 (−8) |
−2 (−19) |
−15 (−26) |
9 (−13) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.13 (3.3) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.05 (1.3) |
0.09 (2.3) |
0.33 (8.4) |
0.71 (18) |
1.72 (44) |
1.59 (40) |
0.70 (18) |
0.14 (3.6) |
0.07 (1.8) |
0.10 (2.5) |
5.63 (143.2) |
Who Lives in Atqasuk?
Atqasuk first appeared on the U.S. Census in 1940. It was known by different names before becoming Atqasuk. The city officially became Atqasuk in 1982.
Most people living in Atqasuk are Native Alaskan. In 2010, about 92.3% of the people were Native American. About 6.9% were White.
The average family size in Atqasuk is about 4 to 5 people. Many households have children under 18 living with them. The median age of people living in Atqasuk is about 26 years old.
Education in Atqasuk
The North Slope Borough School District runs the Meade River School in Atqasuk. This school helps the children of Atqasuk get their education.
See also
In Spanish: Atqasuk para niños
Images for kids
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Atqasuk in the summer
