Tuntutuliak, Alaska facts for kids
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Tuntutuliak
Tuntutuliaq
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Tuntutuliak Airport
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Location of Tuntutuliak, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Bethel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 116.17 sq mi (300.88 km2) |
| • Land | 115.89 sq mi (300.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 469 |
| • Density | 4.05/sq mi (1.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99680
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-79120 |
Tuntutuliak (pronounced Tun-too-TOO-lee-ak), also known as Central Yupik: Tuntutuliaq in the native language, is a small community in Alaska, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area counted by the government for population information. In 2020, about 469 people lived there.
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Where is Tuntutuliak Located?
Tuntutuliak is found in the Bethel Census Area, Alaska. It is located at 60°20′34″N 162°40′22″W / 60.34278°N 162.67278°W.
The community covers a total area of about 300.88 square kilometers (116.17 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Who Lives in Tuntutuliak?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 68 | — | |
| 1960 | 144 | 111.8% | |
| 1970 | 158 | 9.7% | |
| 1980 | 216 | 36.7% | |
| 1990 | 300 | 38.9% | |
| 2000 | 370 | 23.3% | |
| 2010 | 408 | 10.3% | |
| 2020 | 469 | 15.0% | |
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Tuntutuliak first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1950. At that time, it was spelled "Tuntatuliag." The spelling changed to Tuntutuliak in 1970. In 1980, it became a census-designated place (CDP).
Most people living in Tuntutuliak are Native American, especially from the Yup'ik group. In 2000, nearly 99% of the people were Native American. A very small number were White or from two or more races.
Many households in Tuntutuliak have children under 18 living with them. The average household size is about four people. The community has a young population, with many residents under the age of 25.
Language and History
The main language spoken in Tuntutuliak is Yup'ik. This is the first language children learn in the village. English is usually learned as a second language at the local school.
The name Tuntutuliak comes from the Yup'ik language. It means "the land of many caribou." The first people to settle in Tuntutuliak moved from an older village called Qinaq. Today, only graves remain at the old Qinaq site.
The community is governed by the Tuntutuliak Tribal Council. This council also oversees several smaller groups. These groups include the Environmental Protection Agency, the local police department, and the health clinic.
Learning in Tuntutuliak
The Lower Kuskokwim School District runs the Lewis Angapak Memorial School in Tuntutuliak. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. As of 2018, most of the students at the school are Yup'ik people.
