Montague Township, Muskegon County, Michigan

Montague Township is a township in Muskegon County, Michigan. About 1,534 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 19.1 sq mi (49.5 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,534 ± 247
County
Muskegon County
School district
Montague Area Public Schools
Land area
19.1 sq mi (49.5 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$90,885 ± $12,995
Median home value
$218,300 ± $14,951
Water area
0.9 sq mi (2.33 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2612155120
Coordinates (central point)
43.436335, -86.350975

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. Montague (city)1.8 mi south
  2. Whitehall (city)2.5 mi south
  3. Whitehall Township3.3 mi southeast
  4. White River Township3.5 mi west
  5. Grant Township, Oceana County5.2 mi north
  6. Fruitland Township6.4 mi south
  7. Blue Lake Township7.7 mi east

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

Other townships in Muskegon County, largest first

  1. Muskegon Charter Township17,686 people
  2. Fruitport Charter Township14,985 people
  3. Egelston Township11,276 people
  4. Dalton Township9,506 people
  5. Laketon Township7,663 people
  6. Fruitland Township5,869 people
  7. Cedar Creek Township3,273 people
  8. Ravenna Township2,997 people
  9. Casnovia Township2,806 people
  10. Holton Township2,629 people
  11. Sullivan Township2,615 people
  12. Blue Lake Township2,423 people
All 15
  1. Whitehall Township1,739 people
  2. Moorland Township1,565 people
  3. White River Township1,490 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Montague Township

Longest day
15 hours 25 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 58 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:04 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
8:27 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:09 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
9:30 PM around June 27

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 AM5:34 PM9 h 19 min
Feb 157:43 AM6:15 PM10 h 32 min
Mar 157:57 AM7:51 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 157:03 AM8:28 PM13 h 25 min
May 156:21 AM9:03 PM14 h 42 min
Jun 156:04 AM9:27 PM15 h 23 min
Jul 156:18 AM9:24 PM15 h 6 min
Aug 156:50 AM8:48 PM13 h 58 min
Sep 157:24 AM7:55 PM12 h 31 min
Oct 157:59 AM7:02 PM11 h 3 min
Nov 157:38 AM5:20 PM9 h 42 min
Dec 158:11 AM5:09 PM8 h 58 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 Muskegon County or the local office.

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