reflects a number of other cultures: Tsimshian, Haida,
Yupik as well as some of the 'Lower 48' native cultures.
The Native population accounts for about 75% of the
community.
Located among numerous islands in central southeast
Alaska, Kake hosts an annual population of approximately
800 people. Kake is nestled in the Tongass National
Forest, among islands rich in natural resources -- timber,
fish, wildlife, and mineral resources. Kake lies at
approximately 56° 58' N latitude and 133° 56' W longitude
and is located on Kupreanof Island, which is roughly the
size of Rhode Island
However many others have adopted Kake as their home
and participate the rich rural lifestyle. Visitors will find
Kake residents to be friendly, outgoing and willing to
share their history and lifestyle
The area Kake encompasses is about eight square miles
of land and six square miles of water and is located 90 air
miles south of Juneau, the capital of Alaska, and 50 air
miles east of Sitka.
Kake has a maritime climate characterized by cool
summers and mild winters. We receive much less
precipitation than is typical of Southeast Alaska,
averaging 54 inches a year, with 44 inches of snow.
Average summer temperatures range from 44 to 62;
winter temperatures average 26 to 43. Temperature
extremes have been recorded from -14 to 88.
In the English language, Kake is translated as "The Town
That Never Sleeps," named after a long memorial party in
the distant past. The village of Kake was originally a
Tlingit Indian winter village and has been at the present
site since prehistory. It was chosen for its location in
respect to subsistence activities of the time, sheltered
harbors, and good weather.
Kake boasts the world's largest totem pole.
