Matanuska, Alaska

Matanuska: Situated in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Matanuska, Alaska, is a locale nestled within a vast valley carved by glaciers, surrounded by towering Chugach Mountains.

About

Matanuska is a city located in the county of Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.

Quick Facts about Matanuska

State Alaska (United States)
County Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Latitude & Longitude 61.5419,-149.2297
Time Zone America/Anchorage
Local time 20:00:07 (6th November 2026)
Weather 39℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Matanuska is located at 61°32'31"N 149°13'47"W (61.5419400, -149.2297200).

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Weather

39°F
Mostly Sunny
5 mph NE This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Matanuska, AK. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
102580 Alaska Bible College Palmer (AK) 99645
102553 University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage (AK) 99508
102669 Alaska Pacific University Anchorage (AK) 99508
103501 Alaska Career College Anchorage (AK) 99507-1033

Closest post offices linked to Matanuska.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Palmer Post Office Palmer (AK) 99645

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
Tanaina 8,197 Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
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