Kasigluk, Alaska facts for kids
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Kasigluk
Kassigluq
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Aerial photograph of Kasigluk
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Location of Kasigluk, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census area | Bethel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.87 sq mi (33.33 km2) |
| • Land | 11.81 sq mi (30.58 km2) |
| • Water | 1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 623 |
| • Density | 52.76/sq mi (20.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99609
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-37975 |
Kasigluk (pronounced kə-ˈsɪɡ-lʊk) is a small community in Alaska, United States. Its name in the local Yup'ik language is Kassigluq. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area used by the government for counting people.
Kasigluk is located in the Bethel Census Area. In 2020, about 623 people lived there. Kasigluk is actually made up of two smaller villages named Akiuk and Akula.
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Where is Kasigluk Located?
Kasigluk is found in western Alaska. It sits along the Johnson River. This area is part of the large Yukon–Kuskokwim Delta. The village is about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Bethel.
The total area of Kasigluk is about 12.87 square miles (33.33 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The village has its own airport, called Kasigluk Airport. This airport helps people travel to and from the community.
How Many People Live in Kasigluk?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 66 | — | |
| 1950 | 111 | 68.2% | |
| 1960 | 244 | 119.8% | |
| 1990 | 425 | — | |
| 2000 | 543 | 27.8% | |
| 2010 | 569 | 4.8% | |
| 2020 | 623 | 9.5% | |
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Kasigluk has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1940, only 66 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 623 people.
The community has an interesting history with its name and size. In 1969, Kasigluk joined with a nearby village called Nunapitchuk. They formed a new city named Akolmiut. But in 1982, both communities decided to separate again. They became their own towns once more.
Most people living in Kasigluk are Native American. Many families in Kasigluk have children under 18 living at home. The average household size is about five people. The median age in the village is around 21 years old. This means it is a very young community.
Using Wind Power
Many villages in rural Alaska used to get their electricity from diesel generators. These generators burn fuel to make power. But the cost of fuel can be very high.
Kasigluk is one of several villages that now use wind power. They have three large wind turbines. Each turbine can make 100 kilowatts of electricity. Using wind power helps the community in two ways. It is better for the environment. It also helps to lower the cost of living for the people in Kasigluk.
Education in Kasigluk
Children in Kasigluk attend schools operated by the Lower Kuskokwim School District. There are two schools in the village:
- Kasigluk-Akula Elitnaurvik School
- This school teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten all the way to 12th grade.
- It is a bilingual school. This means students learn in both English and the Yugtun language.
- In 2018, about 120 students attended this school.
- Kasigluk Akiuk Memorial School
- This school also teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade.
- In 2018, it had about 100 students.
See also
In Spanish: Kasigluk (Alaska) para niños
