Suttons Bay Township, Leelanau County, Michigan
Suttons Bay Township is a township in Leelanau County, Michigan. About 2,926 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 24.5 sq mi (63.5 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,926 ± 21
- County
- Leelanau County
- School district
- Suttons Bay Public Schools
- Land area
- 24.5 sq mi (63.5 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $115,769 ± $17,186
- Median home value
- $440,500 ± $57,331
- Water area
- 17.4 sq mi (45 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2608977620
- Coordinates (central point)
- 44.995475, -85.635693
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 Suttons Bay Township
- Suttons Bay (village)555 people
This place’s central point lies inside Suttons 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
- Bingham Township5.7 mi south
- Leelanau Township11 mi north
- Leland Township20 mi northwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Suttons Bay Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Leelanau County, largest first
- Elmwood Charter Township4,983 people
- Bingham Township2,630 people
- Leelanau Township2,148 people
- Leland Township1,748 people
- Kasson Township1,722 people
- Centerville Township1,529 people
- Solon Township1,522 people
- Cleveland Township1,183 people
- Empire Township1,173 people
- Glen Arbor Township916 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Leelanau County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Suttons Bay Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 37 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 46 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:55 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:27 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:00 PM around December 10
- Latest sunset
- 9:33 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 | 8:17 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 10 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:43 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:55 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:58 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| May 15 | 6:13 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:55 AM | 9:31 PM | 15 h 36 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:10 AM | 9:26 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:44 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:21 AM | 7:53 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:58 AM | 6:57 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:39 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:13 AM | 5:01 PM | 8 h 48 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 Leelanau County or the local office.
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