Billings Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Billings Township, Michigan
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Billings Township Hall and Fire Department
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Location within Gladwin County
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 Billings Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Billings Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gladwin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.19 sq mi (60.06 km2) |
| • Land | 21.56 sq mi (55.84 km2) |
| • Water | 1.63 sq mi (4.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,318 |
| • Density | 99.96/sq mi (38.595/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-08360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625936 |
Billings Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It's located in Gladwin County, which is in the U.S. state of Michigan.
In 2020, about 2,318 people lived in Billings Township. Townships help manage local services like roads and fire departments for the people who live there.
Places in Billings Township
Billings Township is home to a few smaller communities. These are often called unincorporated communities because they don't have their own separate local government.
- Albright Shores (sometimes spelled All Bright Shores) is a community found near a bridge over the Tittabawassee River.
- Billings is another community within the township. It was first settled way back in 1875.
- Lockwood Beach is a community located on the west side of the Tittabawassee River.
Geography and Rivers
Billings Township covers an area of about 23.19 square miles (60.06 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 1.63 square miles (4.22 square kilometers) is water.
The Tittabawassee River flows right through the middle of the township, heading south. There was once a lake called Wixom Lake in the southwestern part of the township. However, in May 2020, the Edenville Dam broke, causing the lake to drain away.
Main Roads
- M-30 is a major highway that runs from south to north. It forms most of the western edge of Billings Township.
Who Lives Here?
In 2020, the population of Billings Township was 2,318 people.
Back in 2000, there were 2,715 people living here. About 21% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 18% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living in the township was 44 years.
