Tawas Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Tawas Township, Michigan
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Tawas Township Hall
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Location within Iosco County
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 Tawas Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Tawas Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iosco |
| Established | 1857 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.4 sq mi (86.6 km2) |
| • Land | 33.4 sq mi (86.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,733 |
| • Density | 51.89/sq mi (20.012/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-78100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627151 |
Tawas Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Iosco County in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 1,733 people lived here. The city of Tawas City is right next to the township.
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Exploring Tawas Township's Communities
Tawas Township has a small area called Alabaster Junction. This community is not officially a city or town. You can find it west of US 23, a major highway.
Understanding Tawas Township's Geography
Tawas Township covers a total area of about 33.5 square miles (86.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Tawas Township?
In 2000, there were 1,684 people living in Tawas Township. About 635 homes were counted. Many of these homes, 65.8%, were families with married couples.
The people living in the township were of different ages:
- Almost a quarter (24.5%) were under 18 years old.
- About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another 25.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- Nearly 20% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 42 years.
How Tawas Township is Managed
Tawas Township has a local government that helps run things. Here are some of the people who work to manage the township:
- Supervisor: Paul Westcott
- Clerk: Melissa Stewart
- Treasurer: Sheri Grabow
- Trustee: Ervin Biggs
- Trustee: William Cholger
- Zoning Administrator: Rick Wilson
These roles help make decisions and keep the township running smoothly for everyone who lives there.
