Franklin Township, Houghton County, Michigan
Franklin Township is a township in Houghton County, Michigan. About 1,791 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 19.9 sq mi (51.5 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,791 ± 308
- County
- Houghton County
- School district
- Hancock Public Schools
- Land area
- 19.9 sq mi (51.5 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $78,155 ± $9,202
- Median home value
- $196,800 ± $16,503
- Water area
- 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2606130300
- Coordinates (central point)
- 47.157226, -88.528691
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
- Quincy Township3.1 mi west
- Osceola Township3.3 mi northeast
- Hancock (city)3.5 mi southwest
- Houghton (city)3.6 mi southwest
- Hancock Township4.4 mi northwest
- Calumet Charter Township7.9 mi northeast
- Portage Charter Township14 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Franklin Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Houghton County, largest first
- Calumet Charter Township6,318 people
- Portage Charter Township3,205 people
- Adams Township2,564 people
- Schoolcraft Township2,163 people
- Torch Lake Township1,897 people
- Chassell Township1,794 people
- Osceola Township1,562 people
- Stanton Township1,496 people
- Hancock Township685 people
- Laird Township389 people
- Quincy Township327 people
- Elm River Township251 people
All 13
- Duncan Township203 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Houghton County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Franklin Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 55 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 29 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:57 AM around June 16
- Latest sunrise
- 8:44 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:04 PM around December 11
- Latest sunset
- 9:54 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 | 8:36 AM | 5:31 PM | 8 h 55 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:59 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| Mar 15 | 8:07 AM | 7:59 PM | 11 h 52 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:06 AM | 8:42 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| May 15 | 6:18 AM | 9:23 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:57 AM | 9:51 PM | 15 h 54 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:13 AM | 9:46 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:50 AM | 9:05 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:31 AM | 8:06 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| Oct 15 | 8:12 AM | 7:06 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:57 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:33 AM | 5:04 PM | 8 h 31 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 Houghton County or the local office.
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