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• Wasilla is the largest city in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Wasilla is situated in the south-central region of Alaska. The name of the city derives from the name of a Native American Indian Chief named Chief Wasilla.Official Site: Wasilla History The city has a population of 6,715.Official Site: Wasilla Facts Alaska's Governor Sarah Palin, who is John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential election, is the former mayor of Wasilla.

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  1. Year Incorporated: 1974Official Site: Wasilla Facts
  2. Government: Elected Mayor with a six-person City Council[Official Site: Wasilla Facts
  3. Current mayor: Dianne Keller
  4. Former mayor: Sarah Palin
  5. In the 1970s and 1980s Wasilla benefited from the development of an oil pipeline
  6. By 1984 Wasill was the fastest growing city of its size in the U.S due to the Alaska "oil boom"Official Site: Wasilla History
  7. Population (2005 estimate): 8,471Fizber.com: Wasilla Quick Info
  8. The City of Wasilla derives its name from Chief WasillaCity of Wasilla: Wasilla History
  9. A very active mining area between 1909 and 1950 were they produced at least 623,874 ounces of gold worth nearly $18 million dollarsCity of Wasilla: Wasilla History
  10. Total Area: 8,595 acresCity os Wasilla: Wasilla Facts

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