Popof Island

Popof Island

Popof Island (Siitikdax̂ [Bergsland, K "Aleut Dictionary" Fairbanks: Alaska Native Language Center, 1994] in Aleut) is an island in the Shumagin Islands south of mainland Alaska. The largest community in the area, Sand Point, is located on the northwest coast. Popof Island is 10 miles (16 km) long, 5 miles (8 km) wide and the peak elevation is 1,550 feet (472 meters). It is located at coord|55|19|N|160|24|W|. It has a land area of 93.651 km² (36.159 sq mi) and a total population of 952 persons at the 2000 census.

A herd of introduced bison is on the uninhabited side of the island, and currently numbers 120.

References

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