Big Prairie Township, Newaygo County, Michigan
Big Prairie Township is a township in Newaygo County, Michigan. About 2,494 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 31.5 sq mi (81.5 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,494 ± 21
- County
- Newaygo County
- School district
- White Cloud Public Schools
- Land area
- 31.5 sq mi (81.5 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $53,289 ± $5,880
- Median home value
- $143,500 ± $26,390
- Water area
- 4.79 sq mi (12.4 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2612308280
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.510547, -85.633403
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
- Everett Township5.0 mi west
- Croton Township6.2 mi south
- Goodwell Township6.3 mi north
- Aetna Township, Mecosta County6.3 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Big Prairie Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Newaygo County, largest first
- Brooks Township3,771 people
- Croton Township3,428 people
- Grant Township3,378 people
- Ashland Township2,799 people
- Ensley Township2,644 people
- Garfield Township2,543 people
- Sheridan Charter Township2,535 people
- Bridgeton Township2,285 people
- Sherman Township2,206 people
- Dayton Township2,117 people
- Everett Township1,832 people
- Denver Township1,802 people
All 23
- Lincoln Township1,601 people
- Wilcox Township982 people
- Lilley Township899 people
- Barton Township845 people
- Norwich Township719 people
- Goodwell Township556 people
- Merrill Township525 people
- Beaver Township463 people
- Monroe Township447 people
- Home Township282 people
- Troy Township183 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Newaygo County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Big Prairie Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 26 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 56 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:00 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:24 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:06 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:27 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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:12 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:41 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:54 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:00 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May 15 | 6:18 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:00 AM | 9:25 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:15 AM | 9:21 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:47 AM | 8:46 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:21 AM | 7:52 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:56 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:36 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:08 AM | 5:06 PM | 8 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 Newaygo County or the local office.
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