Hay Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Hay Township, Michigan
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Hay Township Hall
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Location within Gladwin County
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 Hay Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Hay Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gladwin |
| Established | 1908 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.69 sq mi (58.77 km2) |
| • Land | 21.45 sq mi (55.56 km2) |
| • Water | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,279 |
| • Density | 56.37/sq mi (21.763/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-37300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626452 |
Hay Township is a community located in Gladwin County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 1,279 people lived here. The township was officially started in 1908.
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Places in Hay Township
Hay Township is home to a few smaller communities. These are places where people live and gather, but they are not officially separate towns.
- White Star is a community located where two main roads, M-61 and M-30, meet. It is on the west side of the Tittabawassee River.
- Winegars is another community found along M-30.
- Wooden Shoe Village is a community located on M-61, but it is on the east side of the Tittabawassee River.
Exploring Hay Township's Geography
Hay Township covers an area of about 22.69 square miles (58.77 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 21.45 square miles (55.56 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.24 square miles (3.21 square kilometers), is water.
The Tittabawassee River
The Tittabawassee River is an important natural feature in Hay Township. It flows from north to south right through the middle of the township. Rivers are often important for wildlife and can be places for outdoor activities.
Main Roads in the Township
Two major highways help people travel through Hay Township:
M-30 runs from south to north. It forms most of the western edge of the township.
M-61 travels from west to east. You can find it in the northern part of the township.
People of Hay Township
In the year 2000, there were 1,402 people living in Hay Township. This means there were about 63 people per square mile. Most of the people living here were White. A small number of residents were Native American or Asian.
Many households in the township were made up of married couples. Some households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the township was 44 years old. About 20% of the population was 65 years or older.
Images for kids
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Tittabawassee River at M-61 -
Community of White Star -
Community of Wooden Shoe
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See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Hay (Míchigan) para niños
