Where is Akutan Located? - Akutan is a city located in the Aleutians East County of Alaska, United States. Akutan lies between 32.6578 Degrees North latitudes and 114.4119 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Akutan Located?
Akutan is a city located in the Aleutians East County of Alaska, United States. Akutan lies between 32.6578 Degrees North latitudes and 114.4119 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Akutan city is 1589 people and the city has a total area of sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
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City Akutan Borough East Aleutians Borough State Alaska Country United States Region Aleutian Islands Latitude 54.1360° N Longitude 165.7730° W Elevation 95 ft (29 m) Land Area 14.1 sq mi Water Area 4.5 sq mi Total Area 18.6 sq mi Population (Census 2020) 1,108 Population Density Approximately 79 per sq mi ZIP Code 99553 Area Code 907 Time Zone Standard Alaska Time (UTC-9) Time Zone Daylight Alaska Daylight Time (UTC-8) Currency United States Dollar (USD) FIPS Code 02-01075
Nearby Communities to Akutan, Alaska
Unalaska, Alaska - 35 mi Southwest
Dutch Harbor, Alaska - 36 mi Southwest
Nikolski, Alaska - 115 mi West
False Pass, Alaska - 180 mi East
King Cove, Alaska - 245 mi East
Sand Point, Alaska - 295 mi East
Cold Bay, Alaska - 260 mi East
Nelson Lagoon, Alaska - 330 mi East
Adak, Alaska - 420 mi West
Anchorage, Alaska - 790 mi Northeast
Akutan, Alaska Climate and Weather Overview
Month Avg High (°F) Avg Low (°F) Avg Precipitation (in)
January 37 31 4.5 April 41 34 3.2 July 55 48 3.8 October 47 41 5.4 Annual 46 39 52.0
Climate Attribute Details
Climate Classification (Köppen) Cfc - Subpolar Oceanic Climate Annual Precipitation Approximately 52 inches Annual Sunshine Days Approximately 120 days Storm Risk High Coastal Wind and Storm Risk Average Snowfall Approximately 40 inches annually
Travel Distances from Akutan, Alaska
Community State Distance (mi) Typical Travel Method
Unalaska Alaska 35 Ferry or Air Dutch Harbor Alaska 36 Ferry or Air Nikolski Alaska 115 Air False Pass Alaska 180 Air Cold Bay Alaska 260 Air King Cove Alaska 245 Air Sand Point Alaska 295 Air Nelson Lagoon Alaska 330 Air Adak Alaska 420 Air Anchorage Alaska 790 Air
Transportation and Connectivity in Akutan, Alaska
Airport Name Akutan Airport IATA Code KQA Primary Transportation Air Service and Marine Transportation Road Network Local Roads Only Public Transit Limited Local Services
Akutan is located on Akutan Island in the Aleutian chain.
The community is not connected to the continental road system.
Travel to nearby communities is primarily by aircraft or boat.
Akutan Airport is located on a neighboring island and connected by ferry service.
Commercial fishing supports much of the local transportation activity.
Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Akutan, Alaska
Landmark Name Type
Akutan Volcano Volcanic Peak Akutan Harbor Natural Harbor Lava Point Coastal Landmark Akutan Russian Orthodox Church Historic Church Akutan Bay Scenic Bay Aleutian Wildlife Areas Nature Area Hot Springs Valley Natural Attraction Volcanic Highlands Scenic Area Marine Bird Colonies Wildlife Viewing Area Bering Sea Coastline Natural Landmark
Colleges and Universities Near Akutan, Alaska
Institution Name Type Distance Notable For
University of Alaska Anchorage Public University 790 mi Higher education and research University of Alaska Fairbanks Public University 930 mi Arctic and environmental studies University of Alaska Southeast Public University 1,050 mi Distance education programs Kodiak College Community College 600 mi Workforce training Alaska Pacific University Private University 790 mi Environmental sciences
Waterbodies in and Near Akutan, Alaska
Bering Sea, Pacific Ocean, Akutan Bay, Akutan Harbor, Hot Springs Bay, Unalga Pass, Beaver Inlet, Akun Strait, Broad Bight, Volcano Bay
Golf Courses in and Near Akutan, Alaska
No golf courses are located in Akutan. The nearest golf facilities are found in larger Alaska communities such as Anchorage and Fairbanks.
Akutan, Alaska - Key Historical Facts
Akutan is one of the oldest Aleut communities in the Aleutian Islands.
The area has been inhabited by Unangan (Aleut) peoples for thousands of years.
Russian fur traders established contact with local residents during the eighteenth century.
During World War II, residents were temporarily evacuated after Japanese attacks in the Aleutians.
The community later became an important center for Alaska's commercial seafood industry.
Today, Akutan is known for its fishing economy, volcanic landscape and rich Unangan cultural heritage.
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