Atka (Aleut: Atx̂ax̂, Russian: Атка) is a small city located on the east side of Atka Island, in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 53 at the 2020 census, down from 61 in 2010.
The population of Atka is nearly entirely Aleut (Unangan). The major industry is fishing.
Name: | Atka city |
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LSAD Code: | 25 |
LSAD Description: | city (suffix) |
State: | Alaska |
County: | Aleutians West Census Area |
Incorporated: | 1988 |
Elevation: | 59 ft (18 m) |
Total Area: | 36.40 sq mi (94.28 km²) |
Land Area: | 8.47 sq mi (21.93 km²) |
Water Area: | 27.93 sq mi (72.35 km²) |
Total Population: | 53 |
Population Density: | 6.26/sq mi (2.42/km²) |
ZIP code: | 99547 |
Area code: | 907 |
FIPS code: | 0204210 |
GNISfeature ID: | 1418170 |
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Geography
Atka is located at 52°11′57″N 174°12′48″W / 52.19917°N 174.21333°W / 52.19917; -174.21333 (52.199271, -174.213398).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the hamlet has a total area of 36.2 square miles (94 km), of which, 8.7 square miles (23 km) of it is land and 27.4 square miles (71 km) of it (75.81%) is water.
Atka is formed by a shield volcano, with a number of outlets. The highest point on Atka is Korovin Volcano, which last erupted in 2006.
See also
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