Cohoe
A community guide to Cohoe in Alaska, the United States.
- Population
- 1,471 residents
- Region
- Alaska
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 60.3686, -151.3064
Community and amenities
Cohoe offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Alaska: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Cohoe's residents. Visitors passing through Cohoe encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Economy and services
The economy of Cohoe reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Alaska. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Alaska and the United States. Businesses based in Cohoe draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Climate
The climate at Cohoe is distinctly cool, with long winters and brief summers, reflecting its location at latitude 60.37 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Cohoe experience. Visitors planning a trip to Cohoe should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Getting there
Reaching Cohoe typically involves the regional road network of Alaska or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Cohoe to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Alaska. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Cohoe.