Atka, Alaska
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.
Atka
Atx̂ax̂ | |
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Village of Atka | |
Atka Location in Alaska Atka Atka (North America) | |
| Coordinates: 52°11′57″N 174°12′48″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Aleutians West |
| Incorporated | 1988 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Luke Snigaroff |
| • State senator | Lyman Hoffman (D) |
| • State rep. | Bryce Edgmon (I) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.40 sq mi (94.28 km2) |
| • Land | 8.47 sq mi (21.93 km2) |
| • Water | 27.93 sq mi (72.35 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 53 |
| • Density | 6.26/sq mi (2.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian (HST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-9 (HDT) |
| ZIP code | 99547 |
| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-04210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1418170 |
The population of Atka is nearly entirely Aleut (Unangan). The major industry is fishing.
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