Talkeetna, Alaska

Talkeetna (Dena'ina: K'dalkitnu) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It began as a district headquarters of the Alaska Railroad in 1916.[2]

Talkeetna, Alaska
K'dalkitnu
Location in Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the state of Alaska.
Location in Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the state of Alaska.
Talkeetna, Alaska is located in Alaska
Talkeetna, Alaska
Talkeetna, Alaska
Location within the state of Alaska
Coordinates: 62°18′41″N 150°5′13″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
BoroughMatanuska-Susitna
Government
  Borough mayorEdna DeVries
  State senatorMike Shower (R)
  State rep.Kevin McCabe (R)
Area
  Total96.35 sq mi (249.54 km2)
  Land94.22 sq mi (244.02 km2)
  Water2.13 sq mi (5.52 km2)
Elevation
348 ft (106 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,055
  Density11.20/sq mi (4.32/km2)
Time zoneUTC−9 (Alaska (AKST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−8 (AKDT)
ZIP code
99676
Area code907
FIPS code02-74830
GNIS feature ID1410591

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. "Talkeetna history". Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on May 12, 2008. Retrieved June 15, 2009.
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