East China Township, Michigan facts for kids
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East China Township, Michigan
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Charter township
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| Charter Township of East China | |
East China Charter Township Hall
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| Motto(s):
"A Community Growing Together"
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Location within St. Clair County
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 East China Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Clair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km2) |
| • Land | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km2) |
| • Water | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,704 |
| • Density | 474.9/sq mi (182.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48054
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| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-23820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626203 |
East China Township is a special kind of local government area called a charter township. It is located in St. Clair County in the state of Michigan, United States.
In 2020, about 3,704 people lived in East China Township. It's a place where communities are "Growing Together," as its motto says.
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History of East China Township
This township got its name from another nearby place called China Township, Michigan. It's common for new places to be named after older, established areas.
Geography and Location
East China Township covers a total area of about 7.8 square miles (20.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 6.7 square miles (17.3 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.1 square miles (3.0 square kilometers), is water. This means a good part of the township includes rivers or lakes.
Communities in East China Township
East China Township is home to different communities. One of these is:
- Hawthorne is a small, unincorporated community. This means it's a recognized place, but it doesn't have its own local government separate from the township. Hawthorne is located on Remer Road, near River Road/M-29.
People of East China Township
In 2000, there were 3,630 people living in the township. These people lived in 1,467 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households were families.
The population included people of all ages. About 20.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living here was 44 years.
Economy and Jobs
East China Township is important for energy production. It is where two large power plants are located:
- The St. Clair Power Plant
- The Belle River Power Plant
These power plants help provide electricity to many homes and businesses. They also create jobs for people in the area.
