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Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK (shown in white) has 24,707.27 mi² of land area and 558.25 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 0' to a high of 14,399.6', with a weighted average of 2,909.8' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around -12.5°F to average highs around 71.1°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 33.2°F. Average annual precipation is 35.2". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 3A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 116,014 with 41,678 households. These households are spread across 30 unique municipalties (not all shown).