Napakiak, Alaska facts for kids
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Napakiak
Naparyarraq
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Aerial view of Napakiak
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 Napakiak, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Bethel |
| Incorporated | October 19, 1970 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.11 sq mi (5.45 km2) |
| • Land | 2.01 sq mi (5.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 358 |
| • Density | 178.02/sq mi (68.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99634
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| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-52390 |
| GNIS|GNIS feature ID | 1406829 |
Napakiak is a small city in Alaska, a state in the United States. In the local Yup'ik language, its name is Naparyarraq.
According to the 2020 census, about 358 people live there. This makes it a small but important community in the Bethel Census Area.
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Where is Napakiak Located?
Napakiak is found in a special part of Alaska. It sits on the north bank of the Kuskokwim River. This river is a major waterway in western Alaska.
The city is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southwest of a larger town called Bethel. It is located at coordinates 60.693282 degrees north and -161.973491 degrees west.
Land and Water Area
Napakiak covers a total area of about 5.45 square kilometers (2.11 square miles). Most of this area is land. About 5.21 square kilometers (2.01 square miles) is land.
A smaller part, about 0.24 square kilometers (0.10 square miles), is covered by water. This includes parts of the Kuskokwim River.
Who Lives in Napakiak?
The people of Napakiak have a rich history. The city first appeared on the U.S. Census in 1880. Back then, it was called "Napahaiagamute."
Most of the people living in Napakiak are Yup'ik people. The Yup'ik are an Indigenous group native to western and southwestern Alaska.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Napakiak has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
- 1880: 98 people
- 1900: 197 people
- 1910: 166 people
- 1920: 173 people
- 1940: 113 people
- 1950: 139 people
- 1960: 190 people
- 1970: 259 people
- 1980: 262 people
- 1990: 318 people
- 2000: 353 people
- 2010: 354 people
- 2020: 358 people
Napakiak officially became an incorporated city in 1970.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 90 households in Napakiak. Many of these households included children under 18. The average household had about four people living in it.
The median age of people in Napakiak was 26 years old. This means that half the population was younger than 26, and half was older.
Education in Napakiak
Students in Napakiak attend the William N. Miller School. This school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
The Lower Kuskokwim School District manages the school. As of 2018, about 96 students were enrolled there.
Interesting Facts
Napakiak has a special electrical connection. It is the end point of an 8.5-mile (13.7-kilometer) long power line. This line connects Napakiak to Bethel, Alaska.
This unique power line was built in 1981. It helps provide electricity to the community.
