Bay Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan
Bay Township is a township in Charlevoix County, Michigan. About 1,198 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 15.5 sq mi (40.3 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,198 ± 175
- County
- Charlevoix County
- School district
- Boyne City Public Schools
- Land area
- 15.5 sq mi (40.3 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $80,833 ± $9,968
- Median home value
- $368,000 ± $33,438
- Water area
- 3.34 sq mi (8.66 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2602906000
- Coordinates (central point)
- 45.299358, -85.048367
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.
Census place in Bay Township
- Horton Bay (CDP)374 people
This place’s central point lies inside Bay 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
- Resort Township, Emmet County2.6 mi northeast
- Evangeline Township3.4 mi south
- Hayes Township5.2 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Bay Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Charlevoix County, largest first
- South Arm Township1,911 people
- Wilson Township1,879 people
- Hayes Township1,796 people
- Eveline Township1,752 people
- Marion Township1,724 people
- Charlevoix Township1,670 people
- Melrose Township1,413 people
- Boyne Valley Township1,333 people
- Norwood Township812 people
- Evangeline Township696 people
- Hudson Township686 people
- St. James Township373 people
All 14
- Peaine Township359 people
- Chandler Township266 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Charlevoix County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Bay Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 39 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 44 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:51 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:25 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:57 PM around December 10
- Latest sunset
- 9:32 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 | 8:15 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 8 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:41 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:52 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:55 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May 15 | 6:10 AM | 9:03 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:51 AM | 9:29 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:06 AM | 9:25 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:41 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:18 AM | 7:51 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:56 AM | 6:55 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:38 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:12 AM | 4:57 PM | 8 h 45 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 Charlevoix County or the local office.
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