Burt Township, Cheboygan County, Michigan facts for kids
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Burt Township, Michigan
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![]() Burt Township Hall
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![]() Location within Cheboygan County
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Country | United States |
State | Michigan |
County | Cheboygan |
Established | 1880 |
Area | |
• Total | 35.1 sq mi (90.9 km2) |
• Land | 19.7 sq mi (51.1 km2) |
• Water | 15.4 sq mi (39.8 km2) |
Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
Population
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• Total | 710 |
• Density | 20.23/sq mi (7.81/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code(s) |
49716, 49721, 49749
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Area code(s) | 231 |
FIPS code | 26-11980 |
GNIS feature ID | 1626009 |
Burt Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Cheboygan County in the state of Michigan, USA. In 2020, about 710 people lived in Burt Township.
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What is Burt Township?
Burt Township is a local government area. It helps manage services for the people living there. This includes things like roads and local rules. The township was officially started in 1880.
Places in Burt Township
Burt Township has a few smaller areas within it. One important place is:
- Elmhurst: This area is found on a piece of land that sticks out into Burt Lake. It is on the west side of the lake.
Geography of Burt Township
Burt Township covers a total area of about 35 square miles (90.9 square kilometers). A large part of this area is water. About 15 square miles (39.8 square kilometers) of the township is water. This water mostly comes from the northern half of Burt Lake. The land area is about 20 square miles (51.1 square kilometers).
People of Burt Township
In 2020, 710 people called Burt Township home. The township is a quiet place with many older residents. The average age of people living here is around 54 years old. Most households are made up of married couples.