Koliganek, Alaska facts for kids
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Koliganek
Qalirneq
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Aerial view of Koliganek in 2011
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Location of Koliganek, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Dillingham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.74 sq mi (43.35 km2) |
| • Land | 16.73 sq mi (43.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 183 |
| • Density | 10.94/sq mi (4.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99636
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-41500 |
Koliganek (Central Yupik: Qalirneq) is a small community located in Alaska, United States. It's found along the Nushagak River. In 2020, about 183 people lived there. Koliganek is called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is a special area defined by the government for counting its population.
Where Koliganek Is
Koliganek is located in the state of Alaska, which is part of the United States. It sits right next to the Nushagak River.
The community covers an area of about 43.4 square kilometers (about 16.7 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a very small amount of water.
Koliganek's Story
The community of Koliganek has an interesting past. It's actually the third village with this name along the Nushagak River!
The first village, called "Kalignak," was settled around 1870. It was located where the Nushagak and Nuyakuk Rivers meet. People lived there until about 1940, when they moved to a new spot.
The second Koliganek was about 5 miles downstream from the first one. Today, you can still find a cemetery and some old ruins there.
Then, in 1965, the people decided to move again. They moved about 4 miles further downstream to where the current Koliganek is located today. This means the Koliganek you see now is the newest version of the village.
How Many People Live Here
A "census" is like a big count of all the people living in a place. It happens every ten years in the United States.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 142 | — | |
| 1980 | 117 | −17.6% | |
| 1990 | 181 | 54.7% | |
| 2000 | 182 | 0.6% | |
| 2010 | 209 | 14.8% | |
| 2020 | 183 | −12.4% | |
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The current Koliganek first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1970, after people moved there in the 1960s. In 1980, it was officially named a census-designated place (CDP).
In 2000, there were 182 people living in Koliganek. Most of the people living there were Native American, with some people identifying as White or from other races.
Families in Koliganek often have children living at home. The average household had about 3 to 4 people. The population included many young people, with a good number of adults and some older residents too.
Education
The children of Koliganek go to the Koliganek School. This school is part of the Southwest Region School District.
See also
In Spanish: Koliganek (Alaska) para niños
