Larsen Bay, Alaska facts for kids
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Larsen Bay
Uyaqsaq
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 Larsen Bay, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Kodiak Island |
| Incorporated | 1974 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.31 sq mi (16.34 km2) |
| • Land | 4.03 sq mi (10.44 km2) |
| • Water | 2.27 sq mi (5.89 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 34 |
| • Density | 8.43/sq mi (3.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99624
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| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-43040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1405216 |
Larsen Bay is a small city located in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States. Its name in the Alutiiq is Uyaqsaq. In 2010, about 87 people lived there. By 2020, the population had changed to 34 people.
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Geography of Larsen Bay
Larsen Bay is found at 57°32′12″N 153°59′29″W / 57.53667°N 153.99139°W. This location is in the state of Alaska.
The city covers a total area of about 16.34 square kilometers (6.31 square miles). Most of this area, about 10.44 square kilometers (4.03 square miles), is land. The rest, about 5.89 square kilometers (2.27 square miles), is water.
Climate in Larsen Bay
Larsen Bay has a climate with different temperatures throughout the year. Summers are generally mild, while winters can be quite cold. The area also gets some rain and snow.
| Climate data for Larsen Bay, Alaska | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 55 (13) |
53 (12) |
56 (13) |
65 (18) |
83 (28) |
83 (28) |
78 (26) |
76 (24) |
72 (22) |
64 (18) |
53 (12) |
49 (9) |
83 (28) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.1 (1.7) |
36.5 (2.5) |
38.4 (3.6) |
43.3 (6.3) |
51.6 (10.9) |
60.0 (15.6) |
63.1 (17.3) |
61.4 (16.3) |
57.3 (14.1) |
45.7 (7.6) |
39.7 (4.3) |
33.9 (1.1) |
47.2 (8.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 28.7 (−1.8) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
35.5 (1.9) |
42.9 (6.1) |
50.9 (10.5) |
54.9 (12.7) |
54.3 (12.4) |
50.0 (10.0) |
39.0 (3.9) |
33.5 (0.8) |
27.6 (−2.4) |
39.9 (4.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 22.2 (−5.4) |
22.8 (−5.1) |
24.8 (−4.0) |
27.7 (−2.4) |
34.2 (1.2) |
41.7 (5.4) |
46.6 (8.1) |
47.2 (8.4) |
42.6 (5.9) |
32.3 (0.2) |
27.3 (−2.6) |
21.3 (−5.9) |
32.6 (0.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −5 (−21) |
−15 (−26) |
−5 (−21) |
2 (−17) |
15 (−9) |
28 (−2) |
34 (1) |
35 (2) |
24 (−4) |
10 (−12) |
−1 (−18) |
−3 (−19) |
−15 (−26) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.09 (53) |
1.47 (37) |
1.54 (39) |
1.06 (27) |
0.76 (19) |
1.10 (28) |
1.17 (30) |
2.55 (65) |
2.88 (73) |
2.64 (67) |
2.85 (72) |
1.95 (50) |
22.06 (560) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.7 (9.4) |
4.4 (11) |
3.6 (9.1) |
0.7 (1.8) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
1.6 (4.1) |
4.1 (10) |
18.8 (47.16) |
| Source: WRCC | |||||||||||||
History of Larsen Bay
Larsen Bay got its name from Peter Adolf Larsen. He was a hunter and sailor who came from Denmark.
The area first appeared on the U.S. Census in 1940 as a small village. It officially became a city in 1974.
Population Changes in Larsen Bay
The number of people living in Larsen Bay has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 38 | — | |
| 1950 | 53 | 39.5% | |
| 1960 | 72 | 35.8% | |
| 1970 | 109 | 51.4% | |
| 1980 | 168 | 54.1% | |
| 1990 | 147 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 115 | −21.8% | |
| 2010 | 87 | −24.3% | |
| 2020 | 34 | −60.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 115 people living in Larsen Bay. Most residents were Native American, making up about 78% of the population. About 21% were White. The average age of people in the city was 29 years old.
Education in Larsen Bay
The Larsen Bay School is a local school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It is managed by the Kodiak Island Borough School District. The school was closed for the 2018-2019 school year.
See also
In Spanish: Larsen Bay para niños
