Little Traverse Township, Emmet County, Michigan

Little Traverse Township is a township in Emmet County, Michigan. About 2,650 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 18 sq mi (46.5 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Little Traverse Township in Michigan
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,650 ± 33
County
Emmet County
School district
Harbor Springs School District
Land area
18 sq mi (46.5 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$88,368 ± $15,626
Median home value
$345,400 ± $36,865
Water area
2.39 sq mi (6.2 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2604748080
Coordinates (central point)
45.438886, -84.909693

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. Harbor Springs (city)3.9 mi west
  2. Pleasantview Township4.4 mi north
  3. Bear Creek Township6.0 mi south
  4. Littlefield Township6.1 mi east
  5. West Traverse Township6.4 mi west
  6. Springvale Township8.7 mi southeast

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

Other townships in Emmet County, largest first

  1. Bear Creek Township6,544 people
  2. Littlefield Township3,224 people
  3. Resort Township2,839 people
  4. Springvale Township2,619 people
  5. West Traverse Township1,770 people
  6. Maple River Township1,322 people
  7. McKinley Township1,298 people
  8. Pleasantview Township862 people
  9. Friendship Township848 people
  10. Carp Lake Township653 people
  11. Wawatam Township634 people
  12. Bliss Township630 people
All 15
  1. Readmond Township552 people
  2. Center Township522 people
  3. Cross Village Township216 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Little Traverse Township

Longest day
15 hours 40 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 43 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:50 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
8:25 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:56 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 158:15 AM5:22 PM9 h 7 min
Feb 157:41 AM6:06 PM10 h 25 min
Mar 157:52 AM7:45 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 156:54 AM8:25 PM13 h 31 min
May 156:09 AM9:03 PM14 h 54 min
Jun 155:50 AM9:29 PM15 h 39 min
Jul 156:05 AM9:25 PM15 h 20 min
Aug 156:40 AM8:47 PM14 h 7 min
Sep 157:17 AM7:50 PM12 h 33 min
Oct 157:55 AM6:54 PM10 h 59 min
Nov 157:38 AM5:09 PM9 h 31 min
Dec 158:12 AM4:56 PM8 h 44 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 Emmet County or the local office.

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