Halibut Cove, Alaska
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Halibut Cove is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 76 at the 2010 census,[2] up from 35 in 2000.
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Halibut Cove, Alaska | |
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Coordinates: 59°35′51″N 151°14′5″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alaska |
Borough | Kenai Peninsula |
Government | |
• Borough mayor | Peter Micciche |
• State senator | Gary Stevens (R) |
• State rep. | Sarah Vance (R) |
Area | |
• Total | 11.49 sq mi (29.76 km2) |
• Land | 8.32 sq mi (21.55 km2) |
• Water | 3.17 sq mi (8.21 km2) |
Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 60 |
• Density | 7.21/sq mi (2.78/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
ZIP code | 99603 |
Area code | 907 |
FIPS code | 02-31270 |
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Originally a fishing village, Halibut Cove is now home to several artists and businesses. One of the only floating U.S. post offices is there. A popular tourist destination, the cove offers several lodges and cabins and the only way to get around the cove is by boat.