Matanuska-Susitna Borough Map, Alaska

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Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, often called Mat-Su, is north of Anchorage. It’s one of the fastest-growing areas in Alaska, with about 120,000 people. The main towns are Palmer and Wasilla.

Many people who live here commute to Anchorage for work. The borough is known for its farming. The long summer days make for huge vegetables. Mat-Su has beautiful scenery, with mountains, rivers, and forests.

The area was settled in the 1930s as part of a government farming project. Today, it’s a mix of rural and suburban areas. Tourism is important, with many visitors using Mat-Su as a base to explore Alaska. The borough is home to part of Denali State Park. Despite its growth, Mat-Su still has a lot of open space and wildlife.

Category	Details
Borough Name	Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Borough Seat	Palmer
Population	Approximately 120,000
Cities, Towns, and Communities	Wasilla, Palmer, Big Lake, Houston, Sutton, Talkeetna, Willow, Trapper Creek, Butte, Knik-Fairview, Meadow Lakes, Chickaloon
Interstates and Highways	Alaska Route 1 (Glenn Highway), Alaska Route 3 (Parks Highway), Alaska Route 4
FIPS Code	02-170
Total Area (Land and Water)	25,258 square miles (Land: 24,682 sq mi, Water: 576 sq mi)
Adjacent Boroughs and Census Areas (and Direction)	Denali Borough (North), Southeast Fairbanks Census Area (Northwest), Copper River Census Area (East), Chugach Census Area (East), Municipality of Anchorage (South), Kenai Peninsula Borough (South), Bethel Census Area (West), Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (West)
Time Zone	Alaska Time Zone (AKT)
State	Alaska
Coordinates	61.6002° N, 149.1170° W
Etymology	Named after the Matanuska and Susitna Rivers, both of which flow through the borough
Major Landmarks	Denali State Park, Hatcher Pass, Independence Mine State Historical Park, Matanuska Glacier, Iditarod Trail Headquarters, Knik Glacier
Website	Matanuska-Susitna Borough Website