Zeeland Charter Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zeeland Township, Michigan
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Charter township
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Drenthe Christian Reformed Church
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Location within Ottawa County
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 Zeeland Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Zeeland Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ottawa |
| Settled | 1847 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.46 sq mi (89.25 km2) |
| • Land | 34.40 sq mi (89.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,008 |
| • Density | 349.1/sq mi (134.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-89280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627303 |
Zeeland Charter Township is a special kind of local government area called a charter township in Ottawa County, Michigan. It's located in the United States. In 2020, about 12,008 people lived here.
A charter township is like a city in some ways, but it still has some rules that apply to townships. This helps it manage its own services and growth.
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Exploring Zeeland Township Communities
Zeeland Charter Township is home to a few interesting communities. Each has its own unique story and features.
Zeeland City: A Neighboring Hub
- The city of Zeeland sits right on the western edge of the township.
- Even though it's next door, the city of Zeeland runs its own government. It's separate from the township.
Drenthe: A Farming Community
- Drenthe is a small, unincorporated community in the southeast part of the township.
- An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses without its own local government.
- It was named after the province of Drenthe in the Netherlands. Many early settlers came from there.
- Drenthe is mostly a farming area. It was founded way back in 1847.
Vriesland: Another Dutch-Named Spot
- Vriesland is another unincorporated community within the township.
- Like Drenthe, it was named after a province in the Netherlands, this time Friesland.
- This community also has roots in the Dutch heritage of the area.
Zeeland Township's Geography
Zeeland Charter Township covers a total area of about 34.5 square miles (89.25 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
- About 34.4 square miles (89.10 square kilometers) of the township is land.
- Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
In 2020, the township had a population of 12,008 people. This number has grown over the years.
- Back in 2000, there were 7,613 people living in the township.
- The population density was about 221 people per square mile.
- The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White, with smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people.
- About 6.32% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Township
The people living in Zeeland Charter Township represent different age groups:
- About 34.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 31.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 7.2% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in the township was 31 years old.
Getting Around: Transportation
Zeeland Charter Township has its own airport.
- The Ottawa Executive Airport is located in the township.
- It's a privately owned airport.
- This airport is mainly used for general aviation, which means smaller planes for personal or business travel, not large commercial flights.
