Portage Township, Mackinac County, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Portage Township, Michigan
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Portage Township Offices in Curtis
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Location within Mackinac County
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 Portage Township, Mackinac County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Portage Township, Mackinac County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mackinac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 72.26 sq mi (187.15 km2) |
| • Land | 55.43 sq mi (143.56 km2) |
| • Water | 16.83 sq mi (43.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 907 |
| • Density | 17.7/sq mi (6.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-65600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626927 |
Portage Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Mackinac County, in the state of Michigan, USA. In 2020, about 907 people lived here. This was a small decrease from 981 people in 2010.
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Where is Portage Township?
Portage Township is in the northwest part of Mackinac County. It is about 60 miles (97 km) northwest of St. Ignace. St. Ignace is the main town and government center for the county.
Borders and Size
To the north, Portage Township shares a border with Luce County. To the west, it borders Schoolcraft County.
The township covers a total area of about 72.26 square miles (187.15 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 55.43 square miles (143.56 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 16.83 square miles (43.59 square kilometers), is water. This means that over 23% of the township is covered by water!
Main Roads in the Township
Two important county roads help people travel through Portage Township:
H-33
H-42
Communities in Portage Township
- Curtis is a small, unofficial community in the township. It is located on a narrow strip of land between two lakes: Manistique Lake and South Manistique Lake.
How Many People Live Here?
As of 2020, the population of Portage Township was 907 people.
Images for kids
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The community of Curtis
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