Kongiganak

Kongiganak is a village located in the Bethel Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2010 Census, the population of Kongiganak was 439, making it a small but significant community within the region.

Geography

Kongiganak is located at 59°57′6″N 162°53′29″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.5 square miles, all of it land. The village is situated on the east bank of the Kuskokwim River, near the mouth of the Kuskokuak Slough.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 439 people residing in Kongiganak. The racial makeup of the village was 95.2% Alaska Native, 3.4% White, and 1.4% from two or more races.

Healthcare

Kongiganak is served by a Village Clinic, which is managed by the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation. The clinic provides primary healthcare services to the residents of Kongiganak, including emergency medical services, primary care, and preventive healthcare.

Education

The Lower Kuskokwim School District operates the Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik School in Kongiganak. The school serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade and offers a curriculum that includes Alaska Native culture and language instruction.

Transportation

Kongiganak is accessible by boat, snow machine, and small aircraft. The Kongiganak Airport provides scheduled passenger service to Bethel and other communities in the region.

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