Oshtemo Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oshtemo Township, Michigan
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Charter township
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| Oshtemo Charter Township | |
Location within Kalamazoo County
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 Oshtemo Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Oshtemo Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.0 sq mi (93.2 km2) |
| • Land | 35.9 sq mi (92.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 23,747 |
| • Density | 659.9/sq mi (254.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49009, 49077 (Oshtemo post office boxes only)
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-61400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626865 |
Oshtemo Charter Township is a special kind of local government area called a charter township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It's a place where many people live and work. In 2020, about 23,747 people called Oshtemo home. This number grew from 21,705 people in 2010. The township was first set up way back in 1839.
Where is Oshtemo Township?
Oshtemo Township is located in the state of Michigan. It covers an area of about 93.2 square kilometers (about 36 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The township is right next to Kalamazoo city and Kalamazoo Township on its west side. It also borders Texas Charter Township to the north and Alamo Township to the south. It's also near the border of Van Buren County.
Who Lives in Oshtemo Township?
In 2000, there were about 17,003 people living in Oshtemo Township. These people lived in over 7,500 homes. Many different kinds of families and individuals make up the community.
The people living in Oshtemo Township are of various ages. About 20% of the population was under 18 years old. Many young adults, between 18 and 24, also lived there. The median age was 33 years old, meaning half the people were younger than 33 and half were older.
Images for kids
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Map showing Oshtemo Charter Township in Kalamazoo County.
See also
You can also find information about Oshtemo Township for kids in Spanish: Municipio de Oshtemo para niños
