Assyria Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Assyria Township, Michigan
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 Assyria Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Barry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.3 sq mi (94.1 km2) |
| • Land | 35.9 sq mi (92.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
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| • Total | 1,992 |
| • Density | 55/sq mi (21.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-03860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625855 |
Assyria Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Barry County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan.
In 2020, about 1,992 people lived here. A small, unnamed community called Assyria Center is also found within the township. It's located right on M-66 where it meets Tasker Road.
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About Assyria Township
What is Assyria Township?
A township is a local government area. It helps manage things like roads and local services for the people living there. Assyria Township is one of these areas in Michigan.
Where is Assyria Township Located?
Assyria Township is in the western part of Barry County, Michigan. It is known for its natural beauty, including several lakes. The land here is mostly flat or gently rolling.
Land and Water
The total area of the township is about 94.1 square kilometers (about 36.3 square miles). Most of this is land, around 92.9 square kilometers (35.9 square miles). The rest, about 1.2 square kilometers (0.5 square miles), is water.
Lakes in the Township
Assyria Township has several lakes. The biggest ones include Loon Lake, which is about 36 acres. Other notable lakes are Taylor Lake (32 acres), Metcalf Lake (30 acres), and High Hill Lake (29 acres). West Lake, Cassidy Lake, and Grass Lake are also found here.
People Living in Assyria Township
In 2000, there were 1,912 people living in Assyria Township. These people lived in 714 households, with 564 of them being families. On average, about 2.68 people lived in each household.
Age Groups
The people in the township are of all ages. About 24.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living here was 40 years.
How People Live
Many households in Assyria Township are made up of married couples living together. Some households also have children under 18 living with them.
Past Communities
Ceylon Post Office
There was once a post office in the township named Ceylon. It operated from 1888 until 1903. This means people in the area would send and receive their mail through this small office.
Notable People
- Lyman James Briggs - He was an important engineer, physicist, and administrator. He worked on many scientific projects.
