Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan facts for kids
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Nottawa Township, Michigan
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 Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.6 sq mi (97.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.7 km2) |
| • Water | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
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| • Total | 3,685 |
| • Density | 98.01/sq mi (37.834/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-59400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626827 |
Nottawa Township is a community located in St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 3,685 people lived here. The township gets its name from the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, a Native American tribe with a long history in the area.
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History of Nottawa Township
Nottawa Township has a rich history, especially with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi. This area was once the main home for the ancestors of the Nottawaseppi Potawatomi tribe. They settled here starting in 1821.
Communities in Nottawa Township
Nottawa Township is home to a few different communities. Each one has its own unique features.
Centreville Village
Centreville is a village that sits on the western edge of the township. Part of it is also in a nearby area called Lockport Township. It's a key spot for local life.
Nottawa Community
Nottawa is a smaller, unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a village or city. It's located in the southwest part of the township. You can find it along M-86, a state highway. It's about two miles west of another highway, M-66, and four miles east of Centreville.
Wasepi Community
Wasepi is another unincorporated community. It is located closer to the center of Nottawa Township.
Geography of Nottawa Township
Nottawa Township covers a total area of about 37.6 square miles (which is about 97.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
Land and Water Areas
About 35.8 square miles (92.7 square kilometers) of the township is land. The rest, about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 4.81% of the township's total area is covered by water.
Population and People
In 2020, the population of Nottawa Township was 3,685 people. This number helps us understand how many people live in the area.
How People Live Here
In 2000, there were about 1,325 households in the township. A household means a group of people living together in one home. Many of these were families, including many married couples. About 36.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.83 people.
Age of Residents
The people living in Nottawa Township come from all age groups. In 2000, about 28.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.0% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the township was 35 years.
