Atka, Alaska
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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,[5] down from 61 in 2010.
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Atka
Atx̂ax̂ | |
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Village of Atka | |
Coordinates: 52°11′57″N 174°12′48″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alaska |
Census Area | Aleutians West |
Incorporated | 1988[1] |
Government | |
• Mayor | Luke Snigaroff[2] |
• State senator | Lyman Hoffman (D)[3] |
• 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 |
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The population of Atka is nearly entirely Aleut (Unangan). The major industry is fishing.[citation needed]