Cantwell (Alaska)
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Location in Alaska
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| State : | United States | ||
| State : | Alaska | ||
| Borough : | Denali Borough | ||
| Coordinates : | 63 ° 23 ′ N , 148 ° 54 ′ W | ||
| Time zone : | Alaska ( UTC − 9 / −8 ) | ||
| Residents : | 219 (as of 2010) | ||
| Population density : | 0.7 inhabitants per km 2 | ||
| Area : | 307.5 km 2 (approx. 119 mi 2 ) of which 306.3 km 2 (approx. 118 mi 2 ) are land |
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| Area code : | +1 907 | ||
| FIPS : | 02-10150 | ||
| GNIS ID : | 2418801 | ||
Cantwell (also Cantwell CDP ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Denali Borough in Alaska in the United States .
geography
Cantwell is located on the George Parks Highway at the western end of the Denali Highway about 211 miles north of Anchorage and 28 miles south of Denali National Park . Part of the area is connected to the Alaska Railroad network. Cantwell has a continental climate with long cold winters and relatively warm summers.
history
The area was named after the Cantwell River, which was the former name of the Nenana River . The area was first settled by nomadic Indians who fished and hunted inland Alaskan. Cantwell began as a flag stop on the Alaska Railroad. Oley Nicklie and his two brothers were the first Indians to settle in the area after finding work on the Railroad. A nationally recognized Indian reservation - the Native Village of Cantwell - is located in the area. The Indians are mainly of the Ahtna tribe , a group of the Alaskan Athabascans .
Demographics
At the time of the 2000 census ( US Census 2000 ) Cantwell CDP had 222 inhabitants on a land area of 306.3 km². The mean age was 40.0 years (US national mean: 35.3 years). The per capita income (engl. The per capita income ) amounted to US $ 22,615 (national average of USA: US $ 21,587). The income of 2.0% of the population was below the poverty line (US national average: 12.4%). 16.7% of the population are of German -, 14.9% Irish - and 11.3% are of English descent. 27% of Cantwell's residents are descendants of the Native Americans .
Economy and Infrastructure
Cantwell's economy is based on highway tourism and transportation. The construction industry offers seasonal job opportunities. Most of the Indian residents are dependent on additional sources of income such as fishing and hunting. Cantwell is accessible by road, rail and air. The George Parks Highway connects the area to Fairbanks and Anchorage. The Denali Highway connects Denali National Park with the Richardson Highway only during the summer months . One public runway and two privately owned runways are available for air traffic . There is also a privately owned helicopter landing pad in the igloo . The Alaska Railroad still offers train services. There is one school in the area which is attended by 35 students. Medical care is primarily provided by the Cantwell Clinic.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Census County / Townships, CDP's and incorporated cities - Bureau of Census, Geography Division, coordinates are located at the centroid. If known, the year the data were compiled follows: 04/03/2008
- ↑ factfinder.census.gov