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Community Type: 1st Class City
- Current
Population: 501
- Borough
Name: Unorganized
- Regional
Native Corporation: Calista Corporation
- REAA/School
District: Saint Mary's School District
- Latitude:
62° 03' N
- Longitude:
163° 10' W
- See Map
of the region
- Land Area:
41.80
- Water Area:
5.70
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| Location:
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St. Mary's is located on the north bank of the Andreafsky River,
3.5 miles northeast of Pitka's Point in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
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| History:
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In 1948 the mission school in Akulurak moved to higher ground,
which began the village of St. Mary's.
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| Culture:
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St. Mary's is an Eskimo community that maintains a fishing and
subsistence lifestyle. The sale of alcohol is prohibited in the
community, although importation or possession are allowed.
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| Economy:
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The economy in St. Mary's is subject to seasonal fluctuations.
Employment peaks during the summer fishing season. 66 residents
hold commercial fishing permits. Cold storage is available. Cash
income is supplemented by public assistance payments and subsistence
activities.
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| Transportation:
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St. Mary's is served by barge, large commercial vessels and aircraft.
An expansion of the deep water dock is under construction. The
State-owned airstrip provides year-round access. Local roads link
St. Mary's to Andreafsky, Pitka's Point, and Mountain Village.
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| Climate:
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The climate is continental with a significant maritime influence.
Temperatures range between -44 and 83. Annual precipitation measures
16 inches, with 60 inches of snowfall.
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