Tenakee Springs, Alaska facts for kids
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Tenakee Springs, Alaska
Tʼanag̱eey / Tlaagoowu Aan
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Building on the Tenakee Springs waterfront
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 Tenakee Springs, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Hoonah-Angoon |
| Incorporated | October 26, 1971 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.91 sq mi (46.38 km2) |
| • Land | 13.15 sq mi (34.06 km2) |
| • Water | 4.76 sq mi (12.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 116 |
| • Density | 8.82/sq mi (3.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP Code |
99841
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| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-76260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1415210 |
Tenakee Springs (also known as Tlingit: Tʼanag̱eey) is a small city in Alaska, United States. It is located on Chichagof Island in the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. In 2020, about 116 people lived there.
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Where is Tenakee Springs?
Tenakee Springs is found on the northern part of Chichagof Island. It sits on the north side of Tenakee Inlet. This is about 10 miles (16 km) west of where the inlet meets Chatham Strait. The city's exact location is at 57°46′41″N 135°13′11″W / 57.77806°N 135.21972°W.
The city covers a total area of about 46.38 square kilometers (17.91 square miles). Most of this area, 34.06 square kilometers (13.15 square miles), is land. The rest, 12.32 square kilometers (4.76 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
Tenakee Springs first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1910. Back then, it was called "Tenakee." It became an official city in 1971.
Here's how the population has changed over the years:
- 1910: 126 people
- 1920: 174 people
- 1930: 210 people
- 1940: 188 people
- 1950: 140 people
- 1960: 109 people
- 1970: 86 people
- 1980: 138 people
- 1990: 94 people
- 2000: 104 people
- 2010: 131 people
- 2020: 116 people
In 2000, there were 104 people living in Tenakee Springs. The average age of people living there was 47 years old. About 13.5% of the population was under 18.
Getting Around Tenakee Springs
Since Tenakee Springs is a remote community, there are special ways to get there. The city has the Tenakee Seaplane Base, which means small planes can land on the water. It is also served by the Alaska Marine Highway, which is a ferry system that connects many coastal communities in Alaska.
Education in Tenakee Springs
The Chatham School District helps families in Tenakee Springs with their children's education. They use the Tenakee Springs School building to support families who teach their children at home. Before 2016, this school used to be a regular full-time school.
See also
In Spanish: Tenakee Springs para niños
