About Slana
Slana is a small unincorporated community in central Alaska.
Slana holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 252.82 square miles.
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What Makes Slana Unique
- The only place in America named Slana — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Unusually large footprint: 252.82 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
🏫 Schools in Slana
- Slana School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area252.82 sq mi
Coordinates62.6036, -143.4553