Coffman Cove, Alaska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coffman Cove
Tatxánk
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Lisa Murkowski visiting Coffman Cove in 2019
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| Motto(s):
"Alaska's Hidden Secret on Prince of Wales Island!"
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 Coffman Cove, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Unorganized |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Incorporated | October 23, 1989 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.29 sq mi (34.41 km2) |
| • Land | 10.90 sq mi (28.22 km2) |
| • Water | 2.39 sq mi (6.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 127 |
| • Density | 11.66/sq mi (4.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Zip code |
99918
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| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-16360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1669437 |
| Website | www.CCAlaska.com |
Coffman Cove is a small city in Alaska, located on Prince of Wales Island. In the Tlingit language, it's called Tatxánk. It's part of the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. In 2010, about 176 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 127.
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Where is Coffman Cove?
Coffman Cove is located at 56°0′44″N 132°49′44″W / 56.01222°N 132.82889°W. It covers a total area of about 14.9 square miles (38.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with some water.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 193 | — | |
| 1990 | 186 | −3.6% | |
| 2000 | 199 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 176 | −11.6% | |
| 2020 | 127 | −27.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Coffman Cove first appeared on the U.S. Census in 1980. It officially became a city in 1989.
In 2000, there were 199 people living in Coffman Cove. About 31.7% of homes had kids under 18. The average age of people living there was 40 years old.
What's the Weather Like?
Coffman Cove has a climate typical for Southeast Alaska. It's like a temperate rainforest. This means it gets a lot of rain. Summers are mild, and winters are cold but not as extreme as other parts of Alaska.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.4 (1.9) |
37.7 (3.2) |
42.3 (5.7) |
47.7 (8.7) |
54.2 (12.3) |
59.6 (15.3) |
65.4 (18.6) |
64.6 (18.1) |
59.4 (15.2) |
50.1 (10.1) |
41.4 (5.2) |
38.4 (3.6) |
49.6 (9.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.7 (−4.6) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
28.2 (−2.1) |
33.4 (0.8) |
37.5 (3.1) |
43.4 (6.3) |
48.5 (9.2) |
48.0 (8.9) |
42.7 (5.9) |
37.1 (2.8) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
27.6 (−2.4) |
35.4 (1.9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 9.8 (250) |
7.3 (190) |
6.2 (160) |
5.9 (150) |
4.9 (120) |
4.5 (110) |
3.6 (91) |
4.0 (100) |
7.1 (180) |
12.3 (310) |
7.4 (190) |
9.1 (230) |
81.8 (2,080) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 21.7 (55) |
10.5 (27) |
13 (33) |
1.3 (3.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
4.1 (10) |
15.8 (40) |
66.5 (169) |
Getting Around Coffman Cove
By Air
The main airport on Prince of Wales Island for planes with wheels is Klawock Airport. Smaller float planes, which land on water, also fly to Coffman Cove. You can find scheduled flights with Taquan Air.
By Ferry
Ferries are like big boats that carry people and cars. In 2009, ferry service to Coffman Cove was stopped for a while. But as of June 2020, you can take a ferry to Coffman Cove. These ferries are part of the Alaska Marine Highway system. They connect from places like Bellingham, Washington, or Prince Rupert, Canada. You can also connect from Ketchikan, Alaska, using the Inter-Island Ferry Authority (IFA) to Hollis.
By Road
The roads on Prince of Wales Island used to be mostly logging roads. Now, many of the main roads connecting communities, including Coffman Cove, have been improved. They are wider, modern, and paved with asphalt.
Shuttles and Taxis
If you need a ride, there are shuttle buses and taxi companies. They are based in nearby towns like Craig and Klawock. These services can take you between Coffman Cove and the Hollis ferry terminal. They also connect to other communities on the island.
Schools in Coffman Cove
The Southeast Island School District runs the Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School.
See also
- In Spanish: Coffman Cove para niños
