Lebanon Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Lebanon Township, Michigan
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Location within Clinton County (red) and an administered portion of the village of Hubbardston (pink)
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 Lebanon Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Lebanon Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.40 sq mi (91.69 km2) |
| • Land | 35.10 sq mi (90.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 597 |
| • Density | 16.864/sq mi (6.511/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-46580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626597 |
Lebanon Township is a small area in Clinton County, Michigan, in the United States. It's called a civil township, which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 597 people lived here. It's a quiet place with a mix of small communities and natural areas.
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Communities in Lebanon Township
Lebanon Township is home to a couple of interesting communities.
Hubbardston Village
Hubbardston is a village that is partly located in Lebanon Township. Most of this village is actually in a different county, Ionia County, to the west.
Matherton Community
Matherton is a small, unincorporated community. This means it's not an official town or city with its own government. It's located just south of Hubbardston, right along the county line.
Geography of Lebanon Township
Lebanon Township is located in the northwest corner of Clinton County. It shares its borders with Ionia County to the west and Gratiot County to the north.
Land and Water Area
The township covers a total area of about 35.40 square miles (91.69 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.10 square miles (90.91 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.30 square miles (0.78 square kilometers), is water.
Maple River and Natural Areas
The Maple River flows through the northern part of the township. This river is a branch of the larger Grand River. Lebanon Township also includes parts of the Maple River State Game Area. This is a special place set aside for wildlife and outdoor activities like hunting and fishing.
Population and People
In 2020, the population of Lebanon Township was 597 people. Back in 2000, there were 705 people living here. The township is a place where many families live. The average age of people in the township in 2000 was about 33 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Lebanon (Míchigan) para niños
