Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Map, Alaska

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Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is in interior Alaska, south and east of Fairbanks. About 7,000 people live here, spread out over a large area. Delta Junction is the biggest town.

The Alaska Highway runs through here, connecting Alaska to Canada. Farming is important, with barley and hay as main crops. The area has a mix of forests and mountains. Hunting and fishing are popular, both for food and sport.

Fort Greely Army base is a big employer. The Tanana River valley has good soil for farming. Delta Junction is known for its bison herd. Despite being rural, the area has a diverse population including Athabascan natives and more recent settlers.

Category	Details
Census Area Name	Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Census Area Seat	Unofficial seat: Deltana (as census areas do not have official seats)
Population	Approximately 7,000
Cities, Towns, and Communities	Tok, Delta Junction, Northway, Tanacross, Fort Greely, Dot Lake, Big Delta, Dry Creek, Healy Lake, Eagle, Tetlin
Interstates and Highways	Alaska Route 1 (Alaska Highway), Alaska Route 2 (Richardson Highway), Alaska Route 4 (Tok Cut-Off), Alaska Route 8 (Taylor Highway)
FIPS Code	02-240
Total Area (Land and Water)	25,068 square miles (Land: 24,731 sq mi, Water: 337 sq mi)
Adjacent Boroughs and Census Areas (and Direction)	Fairbanks North Star Borough (Northwest), Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (North), Copper River Census Area (South), Matanuska-Susitna Borough (Southwest), Denali Borough (West)
Time Zone	Alaska Time Zone (AKT)
State	Alaska
Coordinates	63.3291° N, 142.9851° W
Etymology	Named for its geographic location in the southeastern portion of the Fairbanks area
Major Landmarks	Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Fortymile River, Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, Black Rapids Glacier, Rika’s Roadhouse State Historic Site, Alaska Highway