Weesaw Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Weesaw Township, Michigan
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Location within Berrien County
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 Weesaw Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Weesaw Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Berrien | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.2 km2) | |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (91.8 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) | |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,832 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
49107, 49113, 49119, 49125, 49128
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| Area code(s) | 269 | |
| FIPS code | 26-85120 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627238 | |
Weesaw Township is a community located in Berrien County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 1,832 people lived here. The township was officially started in 1837. It was named after Weesaw, a local chief from the Potawatomi Native American tribe.
Communities in Weesaw Township
Weesaw Township is home to a couple of smaller communities:
- New Troy is a small, unincorporated community. This means it's not a separate town with its own government, but it's a recognized place. It is located near the east branch of the Galien River. New Troy has its own ZIP code, which is 49119.
- Glendora is another unincorporated community in the township. It is about 10 miles northwest of Niles. It is also about 15 miles south of St. Joseph. Glendora was founded in 1890. It even had its own post office from 1891 until 1966. Railroad officials gave the community the name "Glendora."
Geography of Weesaw Township
Weesaw Township covers a total area of about 92.2 square kilometers (about 35.6 square miles). Most of this area, 91.8 square kilometers (35.4 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.4 square kilometers (0.15 square miles), is water.
Population and People
In 2000, there were 2,065 people living in Weesaw Township. These people lived in 798 households, and 589 of these were families.
The population was spread out in terms of age:
- About 23.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 39 years.
