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Denali Census Region
population: 1,886
The Denali Borough covers more than 12,000 square miles of the Alaska Interior. The west side of the region is home to Denali National Park and Preserve, which contains the nation's highest peak. The park attracted 364,000 visitors in 2000, and much of the borough's economy is based on tourism. During the summer months, seasonal non-resident workers triple the population. Most are employed by hotels and other enterprises related to visitor services.
Nearly all the area's residents live along a 70-mile stretch of the Parks Highway. Anderson, Cantwell, Ferry, Healy, and McKinley Park, the five identified communities in the borough, are all located on this route. Healy, with a population of 1,000, is the largest. The commercial and transportation needs of the borough are primarily served by businesses in Fairbanks.
The federal government plays a major role in the region's economy. In addition to the National Park Service, the Department of Defense employs significant numbers of civilian workers at Clear Air Force Station. The base is a radar surveillance site designed to detect and track intercontinental ballistic missile movement.
Although the Usibelli mine has experienced some cutbacks, the Healy coal fields continue to provide year round employment for over 100 workers. If problems with the 50-megawatt power generating complex at Healy can be resolved, the local demand for coal may soon increase.
For more info on Denali Census Region visit the Alaska Department of Labor
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