Sebewaing Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Sebewaing Township, Michigan
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Sebewaing Township Hall
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Location within Huron County (red) and the administered village of Sebewaing (pink)
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 Sebewaing Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Sebewaing Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Huron |
| Organized | 1853 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.8 sq mi (85.0 km2) |
| • Land | 32.6 sq mi (84.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,678 |
| • Density | 81.65/sq mi (31.506/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48759
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-72200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627055 |
Sebewaing Township is a special kind of local government area in Huron County, Michigan, in the United States. It was officially started in 1853.
According to the 2020 census, 2,678 people live in Sebewaing Township. This makes it the most populated township in Huron County. The village of Sebewaing is also located within this township.
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About Sebewaing Township
Sebewaing Township is a part of the local government system in Michigan. Townships help manage local services and rules for the people living there. They are like small communities with their own leaders.
Where is Sebewaing Township?
Sebewaing Township is located in the eastern part of Michigan. It is in Huron County, which is often called the "Thumb" of Michigan because of its shape on a map. The township is near Lake Huron.
The name Sebewaing comes from the Ojibwe language. The word ziibiiweng means "by the stream." This suggests the area has always been connected to water.
Communities in the Township
Sebewaing Township includes a few different communities:
- The Village of Sebewaing is the main village inside the township. It's a central place for residents.
- Bach is a small, unincorporated community. This means it's not an official town or city, but a group of homes. It is located on the border with Brookfield Township.
- Kilmanagh is another unincorporated community. It is partly in the northeast corner of Sebewaing Township.
Size and Land
The township covers a total area of about 32.8 square miles (85.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 32.6 square miles (84.4 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers), is water.
People Who Live Here
The people who live in Sebewaing Township come from different backgrounds. The information below is based on a census taken in 2000.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 2,944 people living in the township. These people lived in 1,252 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 832 of these households were families.
The population was spread out by age:
- About 23.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were about 90.8 males.
