Skagway Municipality, AK
Skagway Municipality, AK
Skagway Municipality is a first-class borough in Alaska, United States. The municipality is located in the southeast part of the state, near the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. It is known for its significant role in the Klondike Gold Rush and its well-preserved Gold Rush era buildings.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Skagway Municipality covers a total area of 464 square miles, of which 452 square miles is land and 12 square miles is water. The municipality is bordered by the Haines Borough to the south and west, and by the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north and east.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, the population of Skagway Municipality was 1,183. The municipality has a diverse population, with a mix of races and ethnicities.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Skagway Municipality is primarily based on tourism, with many visitors coming to explore the area's Gold Rush history. Other significant industries include fishing and government services.
Healthcare in Skagway Municipality, AK[edit | edit source]
Healthcare services in Skagway Municipality are provided by a variety of facilities and organizations.
Dahl Memorial Clinic[edit | edit source]
Dahl Memorial Clinic is the primary healthcare provider in Skagway Municipality. The clinic offers a range of services, including primary care, emergency care, and telemedicine services. The clinic is staffed by a team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses.
Skagway Volunteer Fire Department[edit | edit source]
The Skagway Volunteer Fire Department provides emergency medical services to the municipality. The department's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) division is staffed by trained EMTs and paramedics, who are capable of providing advanced life support in emergency situations.
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium[edit | edit source]
The Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is a non-profit tribal health consortium which provides healthcare services to the Native communities of Southeast Alaska. SEARHC operates a number of healthcare facilities in the region, including clinics and hospitals.
Education[edit | edit source]
Education in Skagway Municipality is provided by the Skagway City School District, which operates an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Transportation in Skagway Municipality is primarily by air and sea, with the Skagway Airport and the Skagway Ferry Terminal serving as the main gateways to the municipality.
References[edit | edit source]
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