Tonsina, Alaska
CDP
About Tonsina
Tonsina, AK is a small unincorporated community located in central Alaska.
Officially, Tonsina is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 158.99 square miles.
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- The only place in America named Tonsina — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Unusually large footprint: 158.99 sq mi of land — bigger than many US counties' seats.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 2+ neighboring communities within 21 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area158.99 sq mi
Coordinates61.5303, -145.1101
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now28°F
ConditionsLight Snow Likely
Wind5 to 10 mph
Source: National Weather Service