Bay de Noc Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Bay de Noc Township, Michigan
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Location within Delta County
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 Bay de Noc Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Bay de Noc Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Delta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 91.1 sq mi (235.8 km2) |
| • Land | 67.5 sq mi (174.8 km2) |
| • Water | 23.6 sq mi (61.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
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| • Total | 300 |
| • Density | 3.3/sq mi (1.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49878
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-06040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625893 |
Bay de Noc Township is a small community located in Delta County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 300 people lived here. The township is on the southern part of the Stonington Peninsula. This peninsula separates two large bays, Little Bay de Noc and Big Bay de Noc, both connected to Lake Michigan.
To the north of Bay de Noc Township is Ensign Township. Across the Little Bay de Noc to the west, you'll find the city of Escanaba.
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Communities in Bay de Noc Township
Stonington
Stonington is a small, unnamed community located near the very end of the Stonington Peninsula. It's famous for the Peninsula Point Lighthouse, which stands 40 feet tall. Lighthouses like this help guide boats safely.
Geography of the Township
Bay de Noc Township covers a total area of about 91.1 square miles (235.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 67.5 square miles (174.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 23.6 square miles (61.1 square kilometers), is water. This means a big part of the township is made up of the bays and parts of Lake Michigan.
Who Lives in Bay de Noc Township?
In 2000, there were 329 people living in the township. These people lived in 153 households, and 104 of those were families.
Most households were made up of married couples living together. Some households had children under 18, and others had people living alone, especially those aged 65 or older. The average household had about two people.
The people in the township are of different ages. About 13% were under 18, and about 24% were 65 or older. The average age of people living here was 51 years old.
Community Services
The community of Bay de Noc Township gets its fire protection from the Masonville Township Fire Department. This is because Bay de Noc Township has a special agreement with Masonville Township for these services. Emergency medical services (EMS) are also provided by Masonville EMS.
