Merritt Township, Bay County, Michigan
Merritt Township is a township in Bay County, Michigan. About 1,406 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 31.6 sq mi (82 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,406 ± 197
- County
- Bay County
- School district
- Bay City School District
- Land area
- 31.6 sq mi (82 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $88,750 ± $12,137
- Median home value
- $154,600 ± $21,147
- Water area
- 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2601753220
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.518381, -83.748678
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.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Portsmouth Charter Township4.9 mi northwest
- Gilford Township, Tuscola County5.9 mi east
- Blumfield Township, Saginaw County5.9 mi south
- Buena Vista Charter Township, Saginaw County7.1 mi southwest
- Hampton Charter Township7.2 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Merritt Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Bay County, largest first
- Bangor Charter Township13,902 people
- Monitor Charter Township10,638 people
- Hampton Charter Township9,623 people
- Williams Charter Township5,050 people
- Kawkawlin Township4,394 people
- Frankenlust Township3,678 people
- Portsmouth Charter Township3,183 people
- Fraser Township2,965 people
- Beaver Township2,698 people
- Pinconning Township1,907 people
- Garfield Township1,743 people
- Mount Forest Township1,453 people
All 13
- Gibson Township978 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Bay County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Merritt Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 26 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 57 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:53 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:16 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:58 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:20 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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:05 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:33 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:47 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:52 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May 15 | 6:10 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:53 AM | 9:17 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:07 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:39 AM | 8:38 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:14 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:48 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:28 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:00 AM | 4:59 PM | 8 h 59 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
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