Belkofski, Alaska facts for kids
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Belkofski
Taxtamax̂
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Alaska Native Village
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Exterior of Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church
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 Belkofski, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Aleutians East |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 0 |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99571
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| Area code | 907 (local prefix: 532) |
| FIPS code | 02-05970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1418210 |
Belkofski (Taxtamax̂ in Aleut) is a place in Alaska that used to be a village. It is located in the Aleutians East Borough. No one has lived there since the 1980s. The official count in 1990, 2000, and 2010 showed zero people living there.
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Where is Belkofski?
Belkofski is located on a piece of land at the eastern end of the Alaska Peninsula. It is about 12 miles southeast of King Cove.
History of Belkofski
Early Days and Sea Otters
In 1823, people from Russia came to Belkofski. They came to hunt sea otters in the area. For a while, Belkofski was the most important village in that region. Its name, "Belkovskoe," came from a Russian word meaning "squirrel."
Village Life and the Church
By the 1880s, Belkofski had three stores. These stores sold goods that came all the way from San Francisco. A Russian Orthodox church, called the Holy Resurrection Church, was also built around that time.
Population Changes
Over time, there were fewer sea otters to hunt. This caused the village's population to shrink. The people living there started to focus on trapping wild animals instead. Many residents began to move to nearby towns like Sand Point, Alaska and King Cove.
Belkofski Becomes Empty
The last few people left Belkofski in the 1980s. They moved to King Cove and took their belongings with them. They even built a new Orthodox Church in King Cove. Sadly, the empty buildings in Belkofski reportedly burned down in 2013.
How Many People Lived There?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 268 | — | |
| 1890 | 185 | −31.0% | |
| 1900 | 147 | −20.5% | |
| 1920 | 129 | — | |
| 1930 | 123 | −4.7% | |
| 1940 | 140 | 13.8% | |
| 1950 | 119 | −15.0% | |
| 1960 | 57 | −52.1% | |
| 1970 | 59 | 3.5% | |
| 1980 | 10 | −83.1% | |
| 1990 | 0 | −100.0% | |
| 2000 | 0 | — | |
| 2010 | 0 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Belkofski first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1880. At that time, 268 people lived there. It was one of the larger communities in Alaska. The number of people living in Belkofski slowly went down over the years. By 1980, only 10 people were left. Since 1990, the census has reported zero people living in Belkofski.
Weather in Belkofski
The weather in Belkofski is influenced by the ocean. Temperatures usually range from about -13 degrees Celsius (8 degrees Fahrenheit) to 26 degrees Celsius (78 degrees Fahrenheit). The area gets about 142 centimeters (56 inches) of snow each year. It also receives about 84 centimeters (33 inches) of rain annually.
How High is Belkofski?
Belkofski is generally about 31 meters (102 feet) above sea level.
See also
In Spanish: Belkofski para niños
