Craig
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Coordinates: 55°28′35″N 133°08′54″W / 55.47639°N 133.14833°W[3] | |
Country | United States of America |
State | Alaska |
Borough | Unorganized[1][2] |
Census area | Prince of Wales-Hyder |
Township | T74S R81E Copper River Meridian |
Settled | 1907[4] |
Incorporated | March 1, 1922[5] (2nd-class city)[6] |
Incorporated | 1973 (1st-class city)[6] |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–council |
Area | |
• Total | 9.51 sq mi (24.62 km2) |
• Land | 6.69 sq mi (17.32 km2) |
• Water | 2.82 sq mi (7.30 km2) |
Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,036 |
• Density | 154.90/sq mi (59.81/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
ZIP code | 99921 [9] |
Area code | 907 |
FIPS code | 02-17740[10] |
Website | www.CraigAK.com |
Craig is a city in Alaska, United States. Craig is the largest town on Prince of Wales Island.
Commercial fishing brings much of the income in Craig. There are two harbors in the center of town. Tourism provides jobs and income to the community. Lodges are available to guests who visit the island for the salmon fishing as well as black bear and deer hunting. Another main employer in Craig is the U.S. Forest Service.