Denali Borough is a borough in Interior Alaska with its seat at Healy. Incorporated in December 1990, it covers 12,777 square miles and contains Denali, the highest point in North America, from which it takes its name.[1]
| Seat | Healy |
|---|---|
| Incorporated | December 1990 |
| Area | 12,777 sq mi (12,751 land) |
| Population (2020) | About 1,600 (1,826 in 2010) |
| Incorporated city | Anderson |
| Highest point | Denali, 20,310 ft |
Geography
The borough covers 12,777 square miles in total, of which 12,751 are land and 26 are water. It contains Denali, whose summit stands at 6,190.5 metres (20,310 feet) and which gives the borough its name.[1]
Government and communities
The borough was incorporated in December 1990. Healy is the seat, the most populous community and the largest census-designated place, and Anderson is the only incorporated city.[1]
Population
The 2020 census population is given as 1,619 in the article text and 1,585 in the infobox of the source, so the figure is approximate; the 2010 census counted 1,826 residents.[1]
Area and population
Denali Borough covers 12,777 square miles, almost all of it land. The 2020 census counted 1,619 residents. The borough seat is Healy, also its most populous community, and the other communities are Anderson, the only incorporated place, Cantwell, Denali Park, and Ferry [2].
Establishment
The borough was incorporated in December 1990. The area had previously been part of the Unorganized Borough [2].
Geography and protected areas
The borough contains Denali, the highest point in North America at 20,310 feet, and takes its name from the mountain. It borders the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, and Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and includes parts of Denali National Park and Preserve and Denali Wilderness [2].
FAQs
What is the seat of Denali Borough? Healy.
When was it incorporated? December 1990.
How large is it? 12,777 square miles.
What is the seat of Denali Borough? Healy [2].
When was Denali Borough incorporated? December 1990 [2].
Sources
Key facts
- Incorporated 1990
- 12,777 sq mi
Quick checkWhat is the seat of Denali Borough?Show answer
Healy
Sources
- Wikipedia (via Wikiwand). Denali Borough. 2026 (accessed 2026-11-13)
- Wikipedia. Denali Borough, Alaska. 2026 (accessed 2026-11-14)
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