Charlotte, Michigan
Charlotte (/ʃɑːrˈlɒt/ shar-LOT) is a city and county seat of Eaton County, Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,074.
Charlotte | |
|---|---|
Courthouse Square Museum, former Eaton County Courthouse | |
| Nickname: Maple City | |
Location of Charlotte, Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 42°33′59″N 84°49′49″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Eaton |
| Founded by | Edmond B. Bostwick |
| Named for | Mr. Bostwick's wife Charlotte |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Michael Armitage |
| • Mayor Pro Tem | Branden Dyer |
| • City Manager | Erin LaPere |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.50 sq mi (16.83 km2) |
| • Land | 6.45 sq mi (16.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 9,299 |
| • Density | 1,441.48/sq mi (556.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 48813 |
| Area code | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-14820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626062 |
| Website | http://www.charlottemi.org/ |
Charlotte is in the central portion of the county on the boundary between Eaton Township and Carmel Township, though politically independent of both. Interstate 69 serves the city and connects it to the state capital of Lansing. It is located 21.5 miles (34.6 kilometers) from downtown Lansing.
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