Ovid Township, Branch County, Michigan facts for kids
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Ovid Township, Michigan
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Location within Branch County
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 Ovid Township, Branch County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Ovid Township, Branch County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
| • Land | 33.2 sq mi (85.9 km2) |
| • Water | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,161 |
| • Density | 59.67/sq mi (23.038/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-61840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626873 |
Ovid Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It's located in Branch County, which is part of the state of Michigan in the United States. In 2020, about 2,161 people lived here.
Ovid Township is mostly a farming area. It doesn't have any big cities or towns within its borders. Instead, it has several smaller, unofficial communities.
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Communities in Ovid Township
Even though there are no big cities, Ovid Township is home to a few smaller communities. These are places where people live close together, but they don't have their own city government.
- Crystal Beach is one of these communities.
- Lockwood is another small settlement.
- Pearl Beach is a community located near the water.
- Sans Souci Beach is also a community by the water.
There's also a small, unnamed community located between two lakes, Lake of the Woods and Bingham Lake. It's about two miles northeast of a place called Bethel.
Geography of Ovid Township
Ovid Township is a really watery place! It's famous for its many lakes.
Major Lakes
The biggest lake in the township is Coldwater Lake. There's also a smaller lake called Lake of the Woods, along with several other beautiful lakes.
Water Flow
All the water from these lakes eventually flows into the Coldwater River. This river is a branch of the St. Joseph River, which then flows all the way to Lake Michigan.
Land and Water Area
The total size of Ovid Township is about 93.8 square kilometers (or about 36.2 square miles). Most of this area, about 85.9 square kilometers (33.2 square miles), is land. The rest, about 7.8 square kilometers (3.0 square miles), is water. That means about 8.35% of the township is covered by water!
Population in Ovid Township
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,432 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,326 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,161 | −7.1% | |
In 2020, the population of Ovid Township was 2,161 people. This number has changed a bit over the years. For example, in 2000, there were 2,432 people living here, and in 2010, there were 2,326.
Most people living in Ovid Township are White. A small number of people are from other backgrounds, including Native American and Asian people. Some residents also identify as Hispanic or Latino.
The people living in Ovid Township come from different age groups. In 2000, about 20.9% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 44 years, which means half the people were younger than 44 and half were older.
