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| Place | Kakisa |
| Type | Settlement |
| Province / Territory | Northwest Territories (NT) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 60.9407 |
| Longitude | -117.4159 |
| Population | 39 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | X1A |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | LAMGZ |
Kakisa is a settlement in Northwest Territories, Canada. It is classified as a town. Kakisa is located at 60.9407°N, 117.4159°W.
Kakisa rests upon the low, brooding shoreline of Kakisa Lake, a place where the horizon seems to hold its breath against the weight of the northern sky. It lies 47.8 km south-south-east of Fort Providence, NT (from Fort Providence, NT: bearing 164°T), and is situated 89.2 km west of Hay River. The Kakisa River carries the slow, dark pulse of the interior toward the lake, its waters reflecting a light that turns brittle and silver as the sun dips behind the treeline. Here, the land is defined by a quiet stillness, where the air tastes of spruce needles and the cold, mineral clarity of deep water. Nearby, the water transforms into the cascading white thunder of Lady Evelyn Falls, a landmark that defines the geography of the surrounding boreal woods. The history of Kakisa is rooted in the legacy of the Dene people, who have moved across this landscape for generations, finding sanctuary along the riverbanks. Daily life in Kakisa follows the seasons, with the local economy drawing strength from the land through traditional harvesting and a deep familiarity with the surrounding wilderness. The rhythm of the days is measured by the changing ice on Kakisa Lake and the seasonal migration of fish, grounding the people in a cycle that feels older than the modern world. Visitors often pause at the proximity of Lady Evelyn Falls, four kilometers away, to witness the raw force of the river, a reminder of the quiet, persistent power that shapes the character of Kakisa.
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Explore Kakisa, Northwest Territories, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 60.9407, -117.4159. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Kakisa includes the postal code (X1A), telephone area code (867). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Kakisa is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |