Rockland, Michigan facts for kids
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Rockland, Michigan
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 Rockland, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Rockland, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ontonagon |
| Township | Rockland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 173 |
| • Density | 392.29/sq mi (151.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
49960
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-69120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806354 |
Rockland is a small community in Michigan, United States. It is located in Ontonagon County. Rockland is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, even though it is not an officially incorporated city or town. It is also an unincorporated community.
Where is Rockland Located?
Rockland is found along US Highway 45. This highway goes north for about 11 miles (18 km) to Ontonagon. Ontonagon is a town located on the shores of the large Lake Superior. If you travel south on US Highway 45 from Rockland, you will reach Eagle River, Wisconsin, which is about 61 miles (98 km) away.
Rockland's Population
The United States government counts the number of people living in different areas every ten years. This is called a census. Rockland was first listed as a census-designated place before the 2020 census. In 2020, the population of Rockland was 173 people.
