Attica Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Attica Township, Michigan
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Location within Lapeer County (red) and the administered CDP of Attica (pink)
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 Attica Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Attica Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.9 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,706 |
| • Density | 130.00/sq mi (50.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | |
| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-04040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625858 |
Attica Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Lapeer County, Michigan. It's located in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 4,706 people lived here.
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Exploring Attica Township's Communities
Attica Township is made up of different areas, some of which are served by nearby towns.
- Attica: This is a community that isn't officially a city or village. It's located north of the center of the township. In 1851, a man named William Williams from New York built a sawmill here. This helped the area grow. Another person, I. N. Jenness, also helped start the community.
- A post office was opened here in 1867, first called "Mill Station." It was later renamed "Elk Lake" and then "Attica" in 1871. The Attica post office uses the ZIP code 48412. It delivers mail to most of northern and western Attica Township. It also serves parts of Arcadia Township to the north.
- Dryden: The village of Dryden is located south of Attica Township in Dryden Township. The Dryden post office (ZIP code 48428) also delivers mail to small parts of southern Attica Township.
- Imlay City: The city of Imlay City is to the east in Imlay Township. Its post office (ZIP code 48444) serves parts of eastern Attica Township.
- Metamora: The village of Metamora is southwest of Attica Township in Metamora Township. The Metamora post office (ZIP code 48455) serves parts of southwest Attica Township.
Understanding Attica Township's Geography
Attica Township covers a total area of about 36.2 square miles (93.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 35.8 square miles (92.6 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.2 square kilometers), is water. The township is located at 43 degrees, 1 minute, 49 seconds North latitude and 83 degrees, 9 minutes, 58 seconds West longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its exact location on a map.
Who Lives in Attica Township?
According to the census from the year 2000, there were 4,678 people living in Attica Township. This means there were about 130 people living in each square mile of land. People of different backgrounds live here, making the community diverse. The average age of people in the township was 36 years old.
See Also
In Spanish: Municipio de Attica (Míchigan) para niños
