| Location Information | |
| General Location Description | Nanwalek is an unincorporated community located at the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula, 10 miles southwest of Seldovia. It is located within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. |
| Lat/ Lon | 59.356390° N/ -151.92083° W |
| Section, Township, Range, Meridian | Sec. 35, T009S, R016W, Seward Meridian |
| Land Area | 8.5 sq. miles |
| Water Area | 0.0 sq. miles |
| Climate and Weather | |
| Winter temperatures range from 14 to 27; summer temperatures vary from 45 to 60. Average annual precipitation is 24 inches. |
| Population | |
| Population | 228 |
| History and Culture | |
| The village was originally the site of a Russian Trading Post called Alexandrovsk. It was later called "Odinochka," meaning "a person living in solitude." A Russian Orthodox Church was built in the community in 1870. In 1930, a replacement Church was constructed, and it is a designated national historic site. In 1991, locals changed the community name of English Bay to Nanwalek, meaning "place by lagoon." Many of the current residents are of mixed Russian and Sugpiaq (Alutiiq) lineage. Villagers speak Sugtestun, a dialect of Eskimo similar to Yup'ik. | |
| Nanwalek is a traditional Alutiiq village. Subsistence activities are a large part of the culture. The sale of alcohol is banned in the village, although importing and possession are allowed. |
| Economy | |
| The school and summer employment at the Port Graham cannery provide income. Seven residents hold commercial fishing permits. Subsistence activities are common. | |
| According to the 2000 U.S. Census, Nanwalek supported 75 local jobs. The unemployment rate is at 5.1%, and the average household income is $42,500. |
| Government Information | |
| Nanwalek is in unincorporated community so there is no local government intact. |
| Native and Tribal Contact Information | |||
| Organization | Phone | Address | Fax |
| English Bay Corporation | 907-281-2208 | 1637 Stanton Ave. Anchorage, AK 99508 | 907-281-2220 |
| Nanwalek IRA Council | 907-281-2274 | P.O. Box 8028 Nanwalek, AK 99603-8028 | 907-281-2252 |
| Briefing Facilities | |
| Both the school and the Village Council building could be used as briefing facilities |
| Emergency & Medical Services | |
| Department | Phone |
| Nanwalek Clinic | 281-2251 |
| Nanwalek First Responders | 281-2250 |
| Emergency Response Capabilities | |
| Resource/ Capability | Nanwalek Clinic/ First Responders |
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| Medical Capabilities | |
| Resource/ Capability | Nanwalek Clinic/ First Responders |
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| Public Safety Contacts | |
| Department | Phone |
| State Troopers in Homer | 235-8239 |
| Communications Resources | |
| Resource/ Capability | Nanwalek Clinic/ First Responders |
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