Kokhanok, Alaska facts for kids
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Kokhanok, Alaska
Qarr’unaq
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 Kokhanok, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Lake and Peninsula |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.09 sq mi (54.62 km2) |
| • Land | 20.98 sq mi (54.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 152 |
| • Density | 7.25/sq mi (2.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99606
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-41280 |
Kokhanok (which is Qarr’unaq in the Yup'ik language) is a small community in Alaska, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not a formally organized town or city.
Kokhanok is located in the Lake and Peninsula Borough. In 2020, about 152 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2000, when 170 people lived in Kokhanok.
Where is Kokhanok Located?
Kokhanok is found in a beautiful part of Alaska. It is on the southern shore of Iliamna Lake. This lake is one of the largest in Alaska.
The community is about 37 kilometers (23 miles) south of another place called Iliamna. The total area of Kokhanok is about 54.2 square kilometers (20.9 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Kokhanok?
The population of Kokhanok has changed over the years. It was first counted in 1890 with 28 people. The name was originally "Kakhonak."
The community was counted again in 1950. In 1980, the name was officially changed to Kokhanok. It was also made a census-designated place (CDP) at that time.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 28 | — | |
| 1950 | 39 | — | |
| 1960 | 57 | 46.2% | |
| 1970 | 88 | 54.4% | |
| 1980 | 83 | −5.7% | |
| 1990 | 152 | 83.1% | |
| 2000 | 174 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 170 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 152 | −10.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The people living in Kokhanok come from different Native Alaskan groups. These include the Aleut, Yup'ik, and Athabaskan people.
Life and Economy in Kokhanok
Life in Kokhanok is closely connected to nature. The main way people support themselves is through "subsistence" activities. This means they hunt and fish for their own food and resources.
Unlike some other areas near Iliamna Lake, Kokhanok does not have a large sport fishing industry. The community relies on traditional ways of living off the land and water.
See also
In Spanish: Kokhanok (Alaska) para niños
