Kinross Charter Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Kinross Charter Township, Michigan
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Charter township
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Location within Chippewa County
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 Kinross Charter Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Chippewa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 120.9 sq mi (313.2 km2) |
| • Land | 119.7 sq mi (310.1 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
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| • Total | 6,139 |
| • Density | 50.766/sq mi (19.601/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-43480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626563 |
Kinross Charter Township is a special kind of local government area. It is located in Chippewa County, in the state of Michigan. In 2020, about 6,139 people lived here. This number was a bit lower than in 2010.
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Where is Kinross Township?
Kinross Charter Township is in the eastern part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It is about 18 miles (29 km) south of Sault Ste. Marie. It is also about 33 miles (53 km) north of St. Ignace.
The township covers a total area of about 121 square miles (313.2 km²). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), is water.
Communities in Kinross Township
Kinross Township has a few important communities within its borders.
Kincheloe
Kincheloe is in the eastern part of the township. It is located just east of Interstate 75. This area used to be part of the Kincheloe Air Force Base. The base closed down in 1977. Kincheloe has its own US Post Office.
Kinross
The area known as Kinross is an unincorporated community. This means it is not a separate town or city. It is located in the eastern part of Kinross Charter Township. It is just outside of Kincheloe. The Kinross US Post Office is near Interstate 75.
Who Lives in Kinross Township?
Back in the year 2000, there were 5,922 people living in the township. These people lived in 1,156 homes. About 887 of these were families.
Getting Around Kinross Township
There are a few ways to travel to and from Kinross Township.
Air Travel
The Chippewa County International Airport serves the area. This airport is built on part of the old Kincheloe Air Force Base. It offers regional flights.
Bus Service
Indian Trails provides bus service every day. You can catch a bus from St. Ignace to Ironwood, Michigan.
Historic Places to See
Kinross Township has an interesting historic site.
Kinross Township Hall and School
The old Kinross Township Hall and School is located in Kinross. This building is very important. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized for its historical value.
