Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana

Michigan Township is a township in LaPorte County, Indiana. About 27,275 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 17.9 sq mi (46.4 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

Michigan Township in Indiana

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate: 27,275 ± 46
County: LaPorte County
School district: Michigan City Area Schools
Land area: 17.9 sq mi (46.4 km²)
Type: TownshipIts own local government
Time zone: Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income: $58,356 ± $3,599
Median home value: $153,100 ± $6,561
Water area: 9.51 sq mi (24.6 km²)
State: Indiana
Census code (GEOID): 1809148780
Coordinates (central point): 41.733041, -86.866643

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These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Cities, towns and communities in Michigan Township, largest first

These places’ central points lie inside Michigan Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

Springfield Township5.5 mi east
Coolspring Township6.2 mi south
Pine Township, Porter County7.4 mi southwest
New Buffalo Township, Berrien County, Michigan8.4 mi northeast

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Michigan Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in LaPorte County, largest first

Center Township25,191 people
Coolspring Township15,637 people
New Durham Township8,110 people
Scipio Township5,139 people
Kankakee Township4,768 people
Springfield Township3,745 people
Pleasant Township3,538 people
Hudson Township2,226 people
Union Township2,073 people
Wills Township1,980 people
Galena Township1,852 people
Clinton Township1,802 people

All 20

Washington Township1,460 people
Cass Township1,452 people
Lincoln Township1,401 people
Noble Township1,317 people
Hanna Township1,178 people
Dewey Township1,126 people
Prairie Township390 people
Johnson Township257 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See LaPorte County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Michigan Township

Longest day: 15 hours 13 minutes around June 21
Shortest day: 9 hours 8 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise: 5:12 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise: 7:25 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset: 4:16 PM around December 8
Latest sunset: 8:26 PM around June 27

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Daylight
Jan 15	7:12 AM	4:41 PM	9 h 29 min
Feb 15	6:43 AM	5:20 PM	10 h 37 min
Mar 15	6:59 AM	6:53 PM	11 h 54 min
Apr 15	6:07 AM	7:28 PM	13 h 21 min
May 15	5:27 AM	8:00 PM	14 h 33 min
Jun 15	5:12 AM	8:23 PM	15 h 11 min
Jul 15	5:25 AM	8:20 PM	14 h 55 min
Aug 15	5:55 AM	7:47 PM	13 h 52 min
Sep 15	6:27 AM	6:57 PM	12 h 30 min
Oct 15	6:59 AM	6:06 PM	11 h 7 min
Nov 15	6:36 AM	4:27 PM	9 h 51 min
Dec 15	7:07 AM	4:17 PM	9 h 10 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with LaPorte County or the local office.

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