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Encyclopedia > Aleutians East Borough, Alaska
Aleutians East Borough, Alaska
Map
Map of Alaska highlighting Aleutians East Borough
Location in the state of Alaska
Map of the USA highlighting Alaska
Alaska's location in the USA
Statistics
Founded 2 June 1986
Seat Sand Point
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

38,880 km² (15,012 mi²)
 sq mi ( km²)
20,781 km² (8,023 mi²), 53.45%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density

2,697
>1/km² 
Website: www.aleutianseast.org

Aleutians East Borough (IPA pronunciation: [ə'luʃəns]) is a 2nd class borough located in the U.S. state of Alaska. The borough seat is Sand Point. As of the 2000 census the borough had a population of 2,697. A State of Alaska demographer estimated the population at 2,629 in 2004. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Official language(s) English Capital Juneau Largest city Anchorage Area  Ranked 1st  - Total 663,267 sq mi (1,717,855 km²)  - Width 808 miles (1,300 km)  - Length 1,479 miles (2,380 km)  - % water 13. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 286 × 186 pixelsFull resolution (286 × 186 pixel, file size: 20 KB, MIME type: image/png) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Aleutians East Borough, Alaska Bristol Bay... June 2 is the 153rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (154th in leap years), with 212 days remaining. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Sand Point is a city located in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... Not to be confused with the NATO phonetic alphabet, which has also informally been called the “International Phonetic Alphabet”. For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words, see IPA chart for English. ... The word borough has many meanings relating to local government in the United States. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties Libertarian Party State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... Official language(s) English Capital Juneau Largest city Anchorage Area  Ranked 1st  - Total 663,267 sq mi (1,717,855 km²)  - Width 808 miles (1,300 km)  - Length 1,479 miles (2,380 km)  - % water 13. ... A borough seat is the capital city of a borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. ... Sand Point is a city located in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...

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Location and Climate

Aleutians East Borough is located at 57° north latitude and -162° west longitude. It comprises the westernmost portion of the Alaska Peninsula, and a number of the Aleutian Islands, from which the borough name derives. Also included are the Shumagin Islands, as well as the Pavlof Islands and the Sanak Islands. In all, about 63.9 percent of its land area comprises land on the Alaska Peninsula, while 36.1 percent is on the numerous islands. There are five incorporated cities and two unincorporated villages within the borough. Volcanoes on the Alaska Peninsula The Alaska Peninsula is a peninsula extending about 800 km (500 miles) to the southwest from the mainland of Alaska and ending in the Aleutian Islands. ... Aleutians seen from space The Aleutian Islands (possibly from Chukchi aliat, island) are a chain of more than 300 small volcanic islands forming an island arc in the Northern Pacific Ocean, occupying an area of 6,821 sq mi (17,666 km²) and extending about 1,200 mi (1,900... The Shumagin Islands is a group of 20 islands south of the mainland of Alaska, at 54°54–55°20 North 159°15–160°45 West. ... The Pavlof Islands are a group of seven islands that lie south of Pavlof Bay on the Alaska Peninsula of Alaska, USA. They are part of the Aleutians East Borough of Alaska. ... The Sanak Islands are a group of islands in the Gulf of Alaska. ...


Temperatures range from -9 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Annual precipitation is 33 inches and annual snowfall is 52 inches.


The borough has a total area of 38,880 km² (15,012 mi²). 18,099 km² (6,988 mi²) of it is land and 20,781 km² (8,023 mi²) of it (53.45%) is water. A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


History, culture and demographics

According to archaeological evidence, the area has been inhabited by the Unanga since the last ice age. Early contact was with Russian fur traders who sought sea otters in these islands. Whaling, fishing and cannery operations brought an influx of Scandinavian and European fishermen in the early 1900s. During World War II, the area was a strategic military site for the Aleutian Campaign, and many locals were evacuated to Ketchikan. The Aleuts (self-denomination: Unangax, Unangan or Unanga) are the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, U.S.A. and Chukotka, Russia. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Combatants United States Canada Empire of Japan Commanders Thomas C. Kinkaid (navy), Francis W. Rockwell (landings), Albert E. Brown (army), Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr. ... Ketchikan (IPA: ) is the fifth most populous city in the U.S. state of Alaska and the southeasternnmost sizable city in that state. ...


The population of the community consists of 38.6% Alaska Native or part Native. The area's rich resources have cultivated an extremely diverse population of non-Natives, Natives and Asians. The Unanga were called "Aleut" by Russian traders. "Unangas" speak the western dialect, and "Unangan" speak the eastern dialect. During the 2000 U.S. Census, total housing units numbered 724, and vacant housing units numbered 198. Vacant housing units used only seasonally numbered 80. U.S. Census data for Year 2000 showed 1,086 residents as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was 41.42 percent, although 53.53 percent of all adults were not in the work force. The median household income was $47,875, per capita income was $18,421, and 21.83 percent of residents were living below the poverty level. Alaskan Natives are Aboriginal Americans who live in Alaska. ...


As of the census2 of 2000, there were 2,697 people, 526 households, and 344 families residing in the borough. The population density was 0/km² (0/mi²). There were 724 housing units at an average density of 0/km² (0/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 23.95% White, 1.67% Black or African American, 37.26% Native American, 26.51% Asian, 0.30% Pacific Islander, 7.38% from other races, and 2.93% from two or more races. 12.57% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 22.25% reported speaking Tagalog at home, while 13.03% speak Spanish, 2.00% speak Ilokano, and 1.20% Aleut [1]. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... Tagalog (pronunciation: ) is one of the major languages of the Republic of the Philippines. ... Ilokano (variants: Ilocano, Iluko, Iloco, and Iloko) is the third most-spoken language of the Republic of the Philippines. ... Aleut (Unangam Tunuu) is a language of the Eskimo-Aleut language phylum. ...


There were 526 households out of which 39.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.10% were married couples living together, 14.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.60% were non-families. 27.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.30. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...


In the borough the population was spread out with 16.80% under the age of 18, 10.20% from 18 to 24, 42.30% from 25 to 44, 28.10% from 45 to 64, and 2.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 184.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 207.70 males.


Facilities, Utilities, Schools and Health Care

This information is available on a community basis. Communities located within the borough include: Akutan, Belkofski, Cold Bay, False Pass, King Cove, Nelson Lagoon, Pauloff Harbor, Sand Point, and Unga. There are 7 schools located in the borough, attended by 273 students. The Sand Point Clinic is managed by Eastern Aleutian Tribes, Inc. and inhabited a new facility in 2006. The clinic is staffed by mid-level professionals and Community Health Aide/Practitioners or CHAs. The CHA role is unique to Alaska and Native Health Care.


Economy and Transportation

The borough's economy is cash-based. Commercial fishing and fish processing dominate and occur almost year-round. 222 borough residents hold commercial fishing permits. Sand Point is home to the largest fishing fleet in the Aleutian Chain. Salmon and pacific cod processing occur at Peter Pan Seafoods (Port Moller and King Cove), Trident Seafoods (Sand Point and Akutan), and Bering Pacific (False Pass). The Peter Pan cannery in King Cove is one of the largest operations under one roof in Alaska. Transportation and other services provide year-round employment. Trident Seafoods is a Seattle, Washington, based company, and is one of the largest seafood companies in the United States. ...


Several airports are accessible in the Borough, and float planes can land in many communities. Marine cargo vessels also provide transportation. The State Ferry operates during the summer months. Local transportation is primarily by fishing boats or skiffs, since there are no roads.


Taxes: Sales: None, Property: None, Special: 2% Raw Fish Tax


Cities and towns

Akutan is a city located in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska. ... Cold Bay is a city located in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska. ... False Pass is a city located in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska. ... King Cove is a city located in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska. ... Nelson Lagoon is a census-designated place located in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska. ... Sand Point is a city located in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska. ...

Adjacent boroughs and census areas

Lake and Peninsula Borough is a borough located in the state of Alaska. ... Aleutians West Census Area is a census area located in the U.S. state of Alaska. ...

References

  • Alaska Division of Community Advocacy - Community Information Summary
  • Alaska Division of Community Advocacy - Community Photos

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Aleutians East Borough, Alaska: History and Information (620 words)
Named: Aleutians East Borough comprises the westernmost portion of the Alaska Peninsula, and a number of the Aleutian Islands, from which the borough name is derives.
The racial makeup of the borough was 23.95% Caucasian, 1.67% African American, 37.26% Native American, 26.51% Asian, 0.30% Pacific Islander, 7.38% from other races, and 2.93% from two or more races.
In the borough the population was spread out with 16.80% under the age of 18, 10.20% from 18 to 24, 42.30% from 25 to 44, 28.10% from 45 to 64, and 2.60% who were 65 years of age or older.
About Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (542 words)
The Aleutians West Census Area lies in the westernmost part of Alaska, comprising the western portion of the Aleutian Islands along with the Pribilof Islands to the north in the Bering Sea.
It is bordered on the east by Aleutians East Borough; its nearest neighbors to the west are the Komandorskiy Islands and Kamchatka Peninsula in Siberia (Russian Federation).
Aleutians West Census Area has a maritime climate (or arctic maritime in the Pribilofs), with temperatures ranging from about from 11 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit (sometimes with severe wind chill) and annual precipitation of 23to 58 inches, depending on locality, and and average snowfall of 0 to 100 inches, again depending on locality.
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