King Cove, known as Agdaaĝux̂ in Aleut, is a city located in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, on a sand spit south of the Alaska Peninsula. Established in 1911 with the founding of a salmon cannery by Pacific American Fisheries, King Cove attracted early settlers from Scandinavian, European, and Unangan backgrounds, with half of the initial ten families representing mixed heritage. The city was incorporated in 1949, and the cannery operated until 1976, when it was partially destroyed by fire. The implementation of a 200-mile fisheries limit facilitated the rebuilding of the community, further solidifying King Cove’s reliance on fishing and fish processing.
With a population of 771, King Cove spans 29.8 square miles and is accessible only by boat or plane, featuring a comprehensive piped water and sewage system. The community is powered by two hydroelectric plants and an additional power facility, ensuring a reliable energy supply year-round. King Cove is also home to two local tribes: the Agdaagux Tribal Council (ATC) and the Belkofski Tribal Council (BTC).
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