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	Current Population:  854 (est.) Regional Native Corporation:      Sealaska Corporation REAA/School District: Skagway City Schools Latitude: 59o 27' N Longitude: 135o 18' W Land Area: 454 sq. mi. Water Area: 11 sq. mi.

Location Skagway is located at the northern most point on the Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska--100 air miles north of Juneau and 108 road miles south of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada.  Skagway lies at approximately 59d 27m N Latitude, and 135d 18m W Longitude, and is located in the Skagway Recording District.  The entire area encompasses 452.4 square miles of land and 11.9 square miles of water. Population 854 (in 2005), however, the summer population almost triples. General A portion of the downtown area has been designated as the Skagway unit of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and over 800,000 visitors are expected during the summer season.  Skagway is the point of embarkment for the famous Chilkoot and White Pass Trails.  Skagway has 5 churches, 1 library, and 1 financial institution.  There are approximately 250 hotel/motel rooms in 11 facilities, ranging from modern to historic, including 3 bed & breakfasts, 1 home hostel and 3 cabin-style lodges.  Some of these businesses are open year round.  Parking is available during the summer for over 300 recreational vehicles, in addition to numerous tent camping sites. Health Care Skagway has 1 clinic, staffed by a physician's assistant and a nurse practitioner and is open Monday through Friday year-round.  Several doctors, a public health nurse, and a dentist each visit on a regular basis.   A mental health counselor is also available.  Emergencies are transported by air to Juneau, if possible, or by road to Whitehorse. Recreation Skagway is home to several parks and playgrounds, as well as a tennis court, a 2-lane bowling alley, an historical museum, and several camping facilities.  Other recreational activities prominent in Skagway include fishing, hiking, biking, boating, cribbage, bingo, softball, ice skating, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. Recreation Center Operated by the Municipality of Skagway, the Recreation Center offers activities for all ages including a fully equipped weight room, numerous cardio-vascular machines, roller-blading equipment, a full basketball court, rock climbing wall, and outdoor skate park.  Numerous classes are offered such as yoga, spinning, rock climbing, toddler time (winter only), pilates, body sculpting, senior weight training, plyometrics, meditation, egosque method.  All classes and activities are open to residents and visitors alike at very reasonable rates.  Summer hours:  5am-9pm Monday-Thursday, Friday 5am-6pm.  Weekends Sat. and Sun. 1pm-7pm. Commercial Property The U.S. Park Service leases commercial space in renovated buildings within the historic district.  There are also a large number of seasonal, private businesses which one might occasionally find for sale or lease. Industrial Sites The Municipality of Skagway owns 30 acres of filled land on the waterfront, most of which is currently under lease until 2023.  Water, sewer, and electric utilities are adjacent to these sites and use agreements and leases are available from the Municipality.  Other areas are zoned for industrial use are located on west and north sides of the valley, and are under private ownership. Education 1 school, K-12, with 17 classrooms, and an average of 105 students, 13.5 teachers and 1 superintendent. Media Newspaper - The Skagway News at (907) 983-2354 is published bi-monthly @ $1.00 per issue Radio - 1 FM station from Haines (KHNS) and 1 AM station from Juneau (KINY) Television - Alaska Rural Communications System (one station at no cost) Cable Service - Skagway Cable TV @ (907) 983-2005 is the local vendor (no dish vendor) Cell Phone Service - AT&T - Radio Shack/Broadway Video @ (907) 983-3399 is the local vendor ACS - AP&T Basis Service & Support:  (907) 573-2020     AP&T:  (907) 983-2202