West Branch Township, Marquette County, Michigan
West Branch Township is a township in Marquette County, Michigan. About 1,435 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.5 sq mi (91.9 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,435 ± 276
- County
- Marquette County
- School district
- Gwinn Area Community Schools
- Land area
- 35.5 sq mi (91.9 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $63,142 ± $7,050
- Median home value
- $259,500 ± $30,651
- Water area
- 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2610385540
- Coordinates (central point)
- 46.379905, -87.294251
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
- Chocolay Charter Township6.2 mi north
- Skandia Township6.6 mi southeast
- Sands Township7.6 mi northwest
- Forsyth Township12 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with West Branch Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Marquette County, largest first
- Forsyth Township6,249 people
- Chocolay Charter Township5,964 people
- Marquette Charter Township4,173 people
- Ishpeming Township3,416 people
- Negaunee Township3,255 people
- Sands Township2,425 people
- Ely Township1,843 people
- Tilden Township1,124 people
- Republic Township1,064 people
- Skandia Township994 people
- Powell Township885 people
- Richmond Township724 people
All 18
- Humboldt Township448 people
- Michigamme Township280 people
- Ewing Township221 people
- Wells Township196 people
- Champion Township154 people
- Turin Township100 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Marquette County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in West Branch Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 49 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 35 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:56 AM around June 16
- Latest sunrise
- 8:37 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:02 PM around December 10
- Latest sunset
- 9:45 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 | 8:28 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 1 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:52 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| Mar 15 | 8:02 AM | 7:54 PM | 11 h 52 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:02 AM | 8:36 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| May 15 | 6:16 AM | 9:15 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:56 AM | 9:43 PM | 15 h 47 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:11 AM | 9:38 PM | 15 h 27 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:47 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:27 AM | 8:00 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| Oct 15 | 8:06 AM | 7:02 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:50 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:25 AM | 5:02 PM | 8 h 37 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
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