Igiugig, Alaska facts for kids
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Igiugig, Alaska
Igyaraq
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St. Nicholas Orthodox church in Igiugig
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Location of Igiugig, Alaska
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 Igiugig, Alaska
Location in Alaska
Igiugig, Alaska
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Lake and Peninsula |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.12 sq mi (57.30 km2) |
| • Land | 21.07 sq mi (54.58 km2) |
| • Water | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| Elevation | 50 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 68 |
| • Density | 3.23/sq mi (1.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-34790 |
Igiugig (which is Igyaraq in the Yup'ik language) is a small village in Alaska, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 68 people lived there. This was a small increase from 54 people in 2010. The village is located at the very start of the Kvichak River, where water flows out of Lake Iliamna.
History of Igiugig
The name Igiugig means "Like a throat that swallows water." This name perfectly describes its location. It is where Lake Iliamna's water flows into the Kvichak River. Most of the people living in Igiugig are Yupik Eskimos, Aleuts, and Athabascan Indians. These groups have lived in Alaska for a very long time.
Geography and Location
Igiugig is found at the southwest end of Lake Iliamna. This lake is one of the largest in Alaska. The village covers a total area of about 57.3 square kilometers (22.1 square miles). Most of this area, about 54.58 square kilometers (21.07 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.71 square kilometers (1.05 square miles), is water.
Population and Community
Igiugig first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1970. Back then, it was listed as an unincorporated village. In 1980, it became a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the census bureau for statistical purposes.
The population of Igiugig has changed over the years:
- 1970: 36 people
- 1980: 33 people
- 1990: 33 people
- 2000: 53 people
- 2010: 54 people
- 2020: 68 people
In 2000, there were 53 people living in Igiugig. Most of the people were Native Americans. About 43.8% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the village was 36 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Igiugig (Alaska) para niños
