City of Kodiak

Kodiak is 252 air miles southwest of Anchorage in the Gulf of Alaska. The City of Kodiak is located on the northeast tip of Kodiak Island, the second largest island in the United States. At 3,588 square miles, Kodiak Island is second in size only to Hawaii. The city’s population is about 6,200. Kodiak Island, which has been inhabited since 8000 B.C., has a population of approximately 14,000, including several Alutiiq Native villages. Commercial and subsistence fishing is an important part of local culture.

The Port of Kodiak is “homeport” to over 700 commercial fishing vessels and is Alaska’s largest fishing port, hosting a year-round commercial fishing industry. It is also home to some of Alaska’s largest trawl, longline, and crab vessels.

The Kodiak economy is based on fishing, seafood processing, retail services, and government. A total of 665 area residents hold commercial fishing permits, and 13 fish processing companies operate here year-round. The U.S. Coast Guard comprises a significant portion of the community. There is also a large seasonal population.

The city of Kodiak was incorporated September 11, 1940, and serves as the major supply transportation hub for the Kodiak Island Archipelago’s six villages.

Jane Eisemann represents this member entity on the PWSRCAC Board of Directors.

For more information, please visit City of Kodiak.
Phone: 907.486.8650
Fax: 907.486.8600