Batavia Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Batavia Township, Michigan
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Location within Branch County
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 Batavia Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Batavia Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,323 |
| • Density | 36.61/sq mi (14.135/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-05800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625887 |
Batavia Township is a community located in Branch County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. Many people in Batavia Township work in farming.
In 2020, about 1,323 people lived in Batavia Township.
Communities in Batavia Township
Batavia Township is mostly a farming area. It does not have big cities or towns inside it. Instead, it has two smaller places called unincorporated communities. This means they are not officially separate towns. They are part of the township.
- Batavia is a community located on US 12. It is about 4 miles southwest of Coldwater. This area was first settled in 1832.
- Batavia Center is another community. It is located on M-86. This spot is about 5 miles west of Coldwater.
Geography of Batavia Township
Batavia Township covers a total area of about 93.6 square kilometers (or 36.1 square miles). Most of this area is land. About 92.5 square kilometers (35.7 square miles) is land. There is also a small amount of water. This water makes up about 1.1 square kilometers (0.4 square miles) of the township.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,546 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,339 | −13.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,323 | −1.2% | |
In 2000, there were 1,546 people living in Batavia Township. By 2010, the population was 1,339 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 1,323 people living here.
The population includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 25% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 39 years.
