Wakefield Township, Gogebic County, Michigan

Wakefield Township is a township in Gogebic County, Michigan. About 446 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 180 sq mi (466 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
446 ± 159
County
Gogebic County
School district
Wakefield-Marenisco School District
Land area
180 sq mi (466 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$54,375 ± $17,830
Median home value
$142,600 ± $16,819
Water area
0.78 sq mi (2.02 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2605382800
Coordinates (central point)
46.548077, -89.872629

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. Wakefield (city)5.7 mi southwest
  2. Bergland Township, Ontonagon County11 mi east
  3. Bessemer Township11 mi south
  4. Ironwood Charter Township13 mi west
  5. Carp Lake Township, Ontonagon County16 mi northeast
  6. Marenisco Township18 mi southeast

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

Other townships in Gogebic County, largest first

  1. Ironwood Charter Township2,331 people
  2. Bessemer Township1,225 people
  3. Watersmeet Township1,041 people
  4. Marenisco Township514 people
  5. Erwin Township349 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Wakefield Township

Longest day
15 hours 50 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 34 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:05 AM around June 16
Latest sunrise
7:48 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:12 PM around December 10
Latest sunset
8:56 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 157:39 AM4:38 PM8 h 59 min
Feb 157:03 AM5:24 PM10 h 21 min
Mar 157:12 AM7:05 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 156:12 AM7:47 PM13 h 35 min
May 155:25 AM8:26 PM15 h 1 min
Jun 155:05 AM8:54 PM15 h 49 min
Jul 155:21 AM8:49 PM15 h 28 min
Aug 155:57 AM8:09 PM14 h 12 min
Sep 156:37 AM7:11 PM12 h 34 min
Oct 157:16 AM6:12 PM10 h 56 min
Nov 157:01 AM4:26 PM9 h 25 min
Dec 157:36 AM4:12 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.

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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 Gogebic County or the local office.

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