Kodiak Archipelago · AK

Akhiok

Kodiak Island's southernmost village.

Population
63 (2020 census)
Moved
1881
Incorporated
1972

Then

  1. 1881

    Sea otter hunters move from Humpy Cove to Alitak Bay as fishing takes over.

  2. About 1900

    The Protection of the Theotokos Chapel is built.

  3. 1964

    The tsunami destroys Kaguyak, whose people move to Akhiok.

Now

Residents fish and live off the land. This place covers Alitak Bay, Olga Bay and Sitkinak.

4 tide stations around Akhiok

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