Baraga Township, Baraga County, Michigan
Baraga Township is a township in Baraga County, Michigan. About 3,555 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 184 sq mi (477 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 3,555 ± 131
- County
- Baraga County
- School district
- Baraga Area Schools
- Land area
- 184 sq mi (477 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $52,254 ± $9,707
- Median home value
- $133,300 ± $11,815
- Water area
- 3.38 sq mi (8.74 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2601305340
- Coordinates (central point)
- 46.745298, -88.583869
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 Baraga Township, largest first
- Baraga (village)1,939 people
- Pelkie (CDP)13 people
These places’ central points lie inside Baraga 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
- Laird Township, Houghton County10.0 mi west
- L'Anse Township13 mi east
- Portage Charter Township, Houghton County16 mi north
- Chassell Township, Houghton County16 mi north
- Covington Township17 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Baraga Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Baraga County, largest first
- L'Anse Township3,604 people
- Arvon Township411 people
- Covington Township379 people
- Spurr Township242 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Baraga County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Baraga Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 51 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 32 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:59 AM around June 16
- Latest sunrise
- 8:43 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:06 PM around December 10
- Latest sunset
- 9:52 PM around June 26
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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:34 AM | 5:33 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:58 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| Mar 15 | 8:07 AM | 7:59 PM | 11 h 52 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:07 AM | 8:42 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| May 15 | 6:19 AM | 9:22 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:59 AM | 9:50 PM | 15 h 51 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:15 AM | 9:44 PM | 15 h 29 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:52 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:31 AM | 8:06 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| Oct 15 | 8:11 AM | 7:07 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:56 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:32 AM | 5:06 PM | 8 h 34 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 Baraga County or the local office.
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