Wasilla, Alaska, is a small city in the southcentral region of the state. It is located in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. It sits about 43 miles northeast of Anchorage, making it a popular commuter town. Wasilla is home to around 9,711 people, according to the 2022 census. Its name comes from Chief Wasilla, a local Dena’ina leader.