Halibut Cove, Alaska
Halibut Cove is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 76 at the 2010 census, up from 35 in 2000.
Halibut Cove, Alaska | |
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The harbor at Halibut Cove | |
Location of Halibut Cove, Alaska | |
| Coordinates: 59°35′51″N 151°14′5″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Kenai Peninsula |
| Government | |
| • Borough mayor | Peter Micciche |
| • State senator | Gary Stevens (R) |
| • State rep. | Sarah Vance (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.49 sq mi (29.76 km2) |
| • Land | 8.32 sq mi (21.55 km2) |
| • Water | 3.17 sq mi (8.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 7.21/sq mi (2.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code | 99603 |
| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-31270 |
Originally a fishing village, Halibut Cove is now home to several artists and businesses. One of the only floating U.S. post offices is there. A popular tourist destination, the cove offers several lodges and cabins and the only way to get around the cove is by boat.
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