Tonsina
A community guide to Tonsina in Alaska, the United States.
- Population
- 78 residents
- Region
- Alaska
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 61.6558, -145.1753
Economy and services
The economy of Tonsina reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Alaska. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Alaska and the United States. Businesses based in Tonsina draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Geography and location
Tonsina sits at approximate coordinates 61.6558 latitude and -145.1753 longitude within Alaska. The terrain and natural features around Tonsina reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Alaska road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Overview
Tonsina is a populated place in Alaska, the United States. The community supports 78 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Alaska. Its position within the broader regional network gives Tonsina a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.