Branch County, Michigan
Branch County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 44,862. The county seat is Coldwater. As one of the "cabinet counties" it was named for the U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Branch under President Andrew Jackson. The county was founded in 1829, and was organized in 1833.
Branch County | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Michigan | |
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| Coordinates: 41°55′N 85°03′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| Founded | October 29, 1829 (created) 1833 (organized) |
| Named for | John Branch |
| Seat | Coldwater |
| Largest city | Coldwater |
| Area | |
| • Total | 520 sq mi (1,300 km2) |
| • Land | 506 sq mi (1,310 km2) |
| • Water | 13 sq mi (30 km2) 2.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 44,862 |
| • Density | 89/sq mi (34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | https://www.countyofbranch.com/ |
Branch County comprises the Coldwater, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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