Whitefish Township, Chippewa County, Michigan

Whitefish Township is a township in Chippewa County, Michigan. About 473 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 241 sq mi (625 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
473 ± 72
County
Chippewa County
School district
Whitefish Township Schools
Land area
241 sq mi (625 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$75,288 ± $16,356
Median home value
$186,700 ± $19,537
Water area
52.1 sq mi (135 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2603386700
Coordinates (central point)
46.606614, -85.114432

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

  1. Chippewa Township18 mi south
  2. Hulbert Township19 mi south
  3. Bay Mills Township20 mi southeast
  4. McMillan Township, Luce County20 mi west

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

Other townships in Chippewa County, largest first

  1. Kinross Charter Township6,784 people
  2. Soo Township2,986 people
  3. Bruce Township1,872 people
  4. Bay Mills Township1,846 people
  5. Pickford Township1,674 people
  6. Dafter Township1,399 people
  7. Drummond Township1,155 people
  8. Superior Township1,144 people
  9. Rudyard Township1,121 people
  10. Raber Township597 people
  11. Detour Township590 people
  12. Sugar Island Township577 people
All 15
  1. Chippewa Township320 people
  2. Hulbert Township219 people
  3. Trout Lake Township203 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Whitefish Township

Longest day
15 hours 50 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 34 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:46 AM around June 16
Latest sunrise
8:29 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:52 PM around December 10
Latest sunset
9:37 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 158:20 AM5:19 PM8 h 59 min
Feb 157:44 AM6:05 PM10 h 21 min
Mar 157:53 AM7:45 PM11 h 52 min
Apr 156:53 AM8:28 PM13 h 35 min
May 156:06 AM9:07 PM15 h 1 min
Jun 155:46 AM9:35 PM15 h 49 min
Jul 156:02 AM9:30 PM15 h 28 min
Aug 156:38 AM8:50 PM14 h 12 min
Sep 157:18 AM7:52 PM12 h 34 min
Oct 157:57 AM6:53 PM10 h 56 min
Nov 157:42 AM5:07 PM9 h 25 min
Dec 158:17 AM4:53 PM8 h 36 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 Chippewa County or the local office.

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