Lakes of the North, Michigan facts for kids
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Lakes of the North, Michigan
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Census-designated place (CDP) & unincorporated community Association
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Location within Antrim County
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 Lakes of the North, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Lakes of the North, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Antrim |
| Townships | Mancelona and Star |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.73 sq mi (43.33 km2) |
| • Land | 16.58 sq mi (42.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,044 |
| • Density | 62.96/sq mi (24.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49659 (Mancelona)
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-45070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583747 |
Lakes of the North is a small community in Antrim County, Michigan, USA. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it has officially defined borders for counting people.
In 2020, about 1,044 people lived in Lakes of the North. The community is located across two areas called townships: Mancelona Township in the south and Star Township in the north.
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History of Lakes of the North
Lakes of the North became an official "census-designated place" in 2010. This was the first time its exact borders were set. It also meant that its population could be counted officially by the government.
Geography of Lakes of the North
Lakes of the North covers an area of about 16.7 square miles (43.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 16.58 square miles (42.94 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.15 square miles (0.39 square kilometers), is water. This water makes up less than 1% of the total area.
Population and People
The population of Lakes of the North has grown over time. Here's how many people lived there during recent official counts:
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| 2010 | 925 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,044 | 12.9% | |
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- In 2010, the population was 925 people.
- By 2020, the population had increased to 1,044 people.
See also
- In Spanish: Lakes of the North para niños
