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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Fast Facts
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Year Incorporated
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Government
Elected Mayor with a six-person City Council[Official Site: Wasilla Facts
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Current mayor
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Former mayor
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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
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Population (2005 estimate)
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The City of Wasilla derives its name from Chief WasillaCity of Wasilla: Wasilla History
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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
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