Koliganek

Koliganek is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the Dillingham Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the population of Koliganek was 209.

Geography

Koliganek is located at 59°44′N 157°29′W

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. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 43.8 square miles (113 km2), of which, 43.5 square miles (113 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it (0.68%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 182 people, 52 households, and 41 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4.2 people per square mile (1.6/km²). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 1.3/sq mi (0.5/km²).

Healthcare

Koliganek is served by a clinic managed by the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation. The clinic is staffed by community health aides, who provide primary health care services. The nearest hospital is in Dillingham, which is accessible by air.

Education

The Southwest Region School District operates the Koliganek School. The school offers education from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Transportation

Koliganek is not connected to any other communities by road. The primary means of transportation are by air and river. The Koliganek Airport provides scheduled passenger service to Dillingham.