McGrath, Alaska

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Population in 2022: 289 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -27.9%
 
Males: 101  (35.1%)
Females: 188  (64.9%)
Median resident age:

43.4 years
Alaska median age:

35.9 years

Zip codes: 99627.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,147 (it was $43,056 in 2000)
McGrath:

$45,147
AK:

$88,121

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,754 (it was $21,553 in 2000)

McGrath city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $88,569 (it was $89,000 in 2000)
McGrath:

$88,569
AK:

$336,900

Median gross rent in 2022: $849.

March 2022 cost of living index in McGrath: 104.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.5%
(9.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 16.8% for American Indian residents, 20.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in McGrath, AK (2022)
    • 10044.4%American Indian alone
    • 5122.7%White alone
    • 4218.7%Two or more races
    • 2611.6%Hispanic
    • 20.9%Black alone



According to our research of Alaska and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in McGrath, Alaska as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in McGrath is 334 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: American (3.9%), English (3.9%), Irish (3.1%), Scotch-Irish (2.4%), African (2.4%), Finnish (1.6%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Elevation: 33 feet

Land area: 48.9 square miles.

Population density: 5.9 people per square mile   (very low).

McGrath, Alaska map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.4%
Alaska:

7.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
McGrath city:

1.0% ($913)
Alaska:

1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (224.2 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2556.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Takotna, AK (4.0 miles),
Nikolai, AK (6.1 miles),
Flat, AK (9.2 miles),
Stony River, AK (9.3 miles),
Red Devil, AK (9.9 miles),
Sleetmute, AK (10.1 miles),
Crooked Creek, AK (10.5 miles),
Lime Village, AK (10.6 miles)

Latitude: 62.95 N, Longitude: 155.58 W

Area code: 907

Distribution of median household income in McGrath, AK in 2022
Distribution of house value in McGrath, AK in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

8.8%
Alaska:

4.6%
Most common industries in McGrath, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (24.3%)
  • Public administration (15.5%)
  • Air transportation (13.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
  • Utilities (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Air transportation (20.4%)
  • Public administration (15.7%)
  • Educational services (14.8%)
  • Utilities (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (34.7%)
  • Public administration (15.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Air transportation (5.1%)
  • Health care (5.1%)
  • Social assistance (5.1%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.1%)
Most common occupations in McGrath, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (12.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)
  • Cashiers (5.8%)
  • Aircraft and traffic control occupations (5.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Media and communications workers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Aircraft and traffic control occupations (11.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
  • Cashiers (7.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.4%)
  • Media and communications workers (5.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.6%)
  • Transportation, tourism, and lodging attendants (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (16.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.1%)
  • Media and communications workers (4.1%)

Average climate in McGrath, Alaska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

McGrath-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 5156% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/28/1964 at 03:36:12, a magnitude 9.2 (9.2 UK, Class: Great, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 290.6 miles away from McGrath center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
On 8/27/1904 at 21:56:06, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 158.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 22:12:41, a magnitude 8.5 (7.0 MB, 8.5 MS, 7.9 MW, 8.1 ME) earthquake occurred 247.5 miles away from McGrath center
On 11/3/2002 at 22:12:41, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 MW, Depth: 2.6 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 255.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/9/1900 at 12:28:00, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 411.8 miles away from McGrath center
On 11/30/2018 at 17:29:29, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 MW, Depth: 29.0 mi) earthquake occurred 212.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), energy magnitude (ME), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 2, Freeze: 1, Snow: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Airports and other landing facilities located in McGrath:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to McGrath:

  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 222 miles; Anchorage, AK; Full-time enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 223 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 12,483)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 270 miles; Fairbanks, AK; FT enrollment: 6,397)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1586 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Western Washington University (about 1589 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Peninsula College (about 1597 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1610 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

Public high school in McGrath:

  • MCGRATH SCHOOL (Students: 54, Location: 90 TAKOTNA AVENUE, Grades: PK-12)
See full list of schools located in McGrath

Library in McGrath:

  • MCGRATH COMMUNITY SCHOOL LIBRARY (Operating income: $27,767; Location: CHINANA AVENUE; 12,141 books; 96 audio materials; 134 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 14 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in McGrath: McGrath Volunteer Fire Department (A), Kuskokwim Valley Rescue Squad (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Candle Creek (A), Tatalina River (B), Takotna River (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in McGrath and their reported violations in the past:

MCGRATH WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 341, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-15-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (2 times from APR-15-2013 to APR-15-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-15-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (2 times from APR-15-2013 to APR-15-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2009 and MAR-2009, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (2 times from APR-06-2009 to FEB-09-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (2 times from APR-06-2009 to FEB-09-2010)
  • 12 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-12-2011)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In MAR-2010. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-01-2010)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-01-2010)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In MAR-2009. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-01-2010)
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) - In MAR-2009, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-01-2010)
  • 9 routine major monitoring violations
  • 23 regular monitoring violations
  • 52 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Alaska:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.5%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.8%
Whole state:

8.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in McGrath:

Marital status in McGrath, AK
  • Never married: 29.9%
  • Now married: 52.4%
  • Separated: 3.5%
  • Widowed: 9.0%
  • Divorced: 5.2%

For population 25 years and over in McGrath:

  • High school or higher: 89.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.6%
  • Unemployed: 10.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 5.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Alaska average:

10.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - McGrath

Religion statistics for McGrath, AK (based on Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,14818
Catholic1,45310
Evangelical Protestant1645
Other87-
Orthodox853
None1,651-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area:

17.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area:

1.72 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
This county:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area:

6.88 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

7.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area:

7.0%
Alaska:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area:

29.4%
Alaska:

27.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.1%
Alaska:

49.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
McGrath:

43.9%
Alaska:

48.0%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.0
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
McGrath:

25.6%
Alaska:

21.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
McGrath:

11.0%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
McGrath:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

43.3%
Alaska:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

53.7%
Alaska:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
McGrath:

81.5%
Alaska:

81.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of McGrath, AK Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 2$9,198$55,1880$0
Streets and Highways 1$5,281$63,3721$2,022
Financial Administration 0$0 1$3,045
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$446
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$1,045
Totals for Government 3$14,479$57,9165$6,557

McGrath government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $208,000 ($719.72)
    Regular Highways: $78,000 ($269.90)
    Sewerage: $46,000 ($159.17)
    General Public Buildings: $35,000 ($121.11)
    Central Staff Services: $29,000 ($100.35)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $23,000 ($79.58)
    Financial Administration: $20,000 ($69.20)
    Solid Waste Management: $20,000 ($69.20)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($6.92)

McGrath government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $35,000 ($121.11)
    Solid Waste Management: $23,000 ($79.58)
    Regular Highways: $21,000 ($72.66)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $12,000 ($41.52)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $10,000 ($34.60)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($3.46)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $228,000 ($788.93)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $159,000 ($550.17)
    Other: $12,000 ($41.52)
    Highways: $2,000 ($6.92)
  • Tax - Other Selective Sales: $13,000 ($44.98)

McGrath government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $147,000 ($508.65)

Strongest AM radio stations in McGrath:

  • KSKO (870 AM; 10 kW; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: KUSKOKWIM PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KIYU (910 AM; 5 kW; GALENA, AK; Owner: BIG RIVER PULBLIC BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KNOM (780 AM; 25 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NORTHERN ALASKA)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KYUK (640 AM; 10 kW; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAR (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KUDO (1080 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CHINOOK CONCERT BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KSLD (1140 AM; 10 kW; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC)

TV broadcast stations around McGrath:

  • K09QC (Channel 9; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K02JE (Channel 2; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: IDITAROD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • K07TJ (Channel 7; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)

McGrath fatal accident list:

Dec 23, 2018 04:30 AM, Chinana Rd, Joaquin St, Lat: 62.944183, Lon: -155.579664, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jan 11, 2007 09:05 AM, Chinana Street, G Street, Lat: 62.952544, Lon: -155.580183, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Apr 29, 2000 01:00 AM, Chinana Ave, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 9, 1992 06:35 PM, Takotna, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 128ft / 38.7mTotal length
  • 526Total average daily traffic
  • 15Total average daily truck traffic
  • 712Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in McGrath)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KL1YN, Licensee ID: L01131896, Grant Date: 01/27/2016, Expiration Date: 03/22/2026, Certifier: Raine D Malone, Registrant: Raine D Malone, 293 G Street, Mcgrath, AK 99627

  • Call Sign: AL3K, Previous Call Sign: KB2FWF, Licensee ID: L00172019, Grant Date: 01/24/2020, Expiration Date: 02/06/2030, Certifier: Victor Ladeira, Registrant: Victor Ladeira, 66 Chinana Ave, Mcgrath, AK 99627

  • Call Sign: KL3XF, Licensee ID: L01870425, Grant Date: 06/02/2014, Expiration Date: 06/02/2024, Certifier: Leslie R Malone, Registrant: Leslie R Malone, Mcgrath, AK 99627


FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: LUSCOMBE 8A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1271K, N1271K, N-1271K, Serial Number: 3998, Year manufactured: 1946
    Registrant (Individual): Hugh J Matheson, , Mcgrath, AK 00000
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9918D, N9918D, N-9918D, Serial Number: 18-6960, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 04/24/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 08/04/1980
    Registrant (Individual): Peter T Jr Snow, Po Box 143, Mcgrath, AK 99627
  • Aircraft: MAULE BEE DEE M-4 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4170C, N4170C, N-4170C, Serial Number: 11, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 01/16/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 02/01/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Rhone J Baumgartner, 206 Kuskokwim St, Mcgrath, AK 99627
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/31/2020
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-15 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-145B SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4523H, N4523H, N-4523H, Serial Number: 15-297, Year manufactured: 1948
    Registrant (Individual): D L Billie, , Mcgrath, AK 00000
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/22/2020
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BF (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5261M, N5261M, N-5261M, Serial Number: 7705, Year manufactured: 1947
    Registrant (Individual): Clifford M Rev Geedy, Box 66, Mcgrath, AK 00000
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/21/2020
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-31-350 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 162 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 316HA, N316HA, N-316HA, Serial Number: 31-7652133, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 01/05/2001, Certificate Issue Date: 07/20/2016
    Registrant (Corporation): Bidzy Ta Hot Aana Inc Dba, Po Box 29, Mcgrath, AK 99627
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 11/04/2019

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in McGrath, AK
  • 53.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 45.3%Wood
  • 1.3%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in McGrath, AK
  • 36.4%Electricity
  • 36.4%Wood
  • 27.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


McGrath compared to Alaska state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

McGrath on our top lists:

  • #90 on the list of "Top 100 cities with shortest commuting times"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
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