Baraga Township, Michigan

Baraga Township, Michigan
Civil township
The village of Baraga along US 41
Location within Baraga County and the administered village of Baraga (1) and the CDP of Pelkie (2)
Baraga Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Baraga Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 46°44′19″N 88°34′19″W / 46.73861°N 88.57194°W / 46.73861; -88.57194
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyBaraga
Established1875
Government
 • SupervisorGeorge Danielson
 • ClerkMichelle Fish
Area
 • Total
187.20 sq mi (484.85 km2)
 • Land183.80 sq mi (476.04 km2)
 • Water3.40 sq mi (8.81 km2)
Elevation
863 ft (263 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,478
 • Density18.9/sq mi (7.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49908 (Baraga)
49919 (Covington)
49958 (Pelkie)
Area code906
FIPS code26-05340
GNIS feature ID1625882
WebsiteOfficial website

Baraga Township (/ˈbɛərəɡə/ BAIR-ə-gə) is a civil township of Baraga County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,478. The village of Baraga is located in the southeast corner of the township. Baraga State Park is also located within the township.

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