Tanaina, Alaska
Tanaina: Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
About
Tanaina is a CDP located in the county of Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.
Quick Facts about Tanaina
| Population | 8,197 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alaska (United States) |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Different from | Tanana |
| Plate code | 907 |
| Official name | Tanaina |
| Water as percent of area | 1.57% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.43% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 61.6269,-149.4281 |
| Altitude | 499 feet / 152 meters |
| Time Zone | UTC−08:00, UTC−09:00 |
| Local time | 13:46:53 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 34℉ Chance Rain Showers then Light Rain 7-days weather |
Tanaina lake image
Geography
Tanaina is located at 61°37'37"N 149°25'41"W (61.6269400, -149.4280600).
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Weather
34°F
Chance Rain Showers then Light Rain
5 to 10 mph SE
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 4am, then rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Tanaina, AK. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102580 | Alaska Bible College | Palmer (AK) | 99645 |
| 102669 | Alaska Pacific University | Anchorage (AK) | 99508 |
| 102553 | University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage (AK) | 99508 |
Closest post offices linked to Tanaina.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wasilla Post Office | Wasilla (AK) | 99654 |
Other cities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough , AK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wasilla | 11,099 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Palmer | 7,766 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Meadow Lakes | 7,570 | Census designated place in Alaska, United States |
| Houston | 2,462 | City in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Willow | 2,102 | Census-designated place in Alaska, USA |
| Lazy Mountain | 1,479 | Census designated place |
| Talkeetna | 876 | Place in Alaska |
Distance to Other Cities
Tanaina distances to largest Alaska cities