Douglas, Michigan

Douglas (officially known as the City of the Village of Douglas) is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,378 at the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by Saugatuck Township and the city of Saugatuck is adjacent on the north.

Douglas, Michigan
Motto: 
"The Village of Friendliness since 1870"
Location of Douglas, Michigan
Coordinates: 42°38′34″N 86°12′22″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
Government
  MayorCathy North
Area
  Total2.01 sq mi (5.20 km2)
  Land1.78 sq mi (4.61 km2)
  Water0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2)
Elevation
610 ft (186 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,378
  Density774.59/sq mi (299.08/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
49406
Area code269
FIPS code26-22740
GNIS feature ID0624823
Websitehttps://douglasmi.gov/

On December 13, 2004, residents voted to adopt a charter changing the status of the village into a city form of government. Under Michigan law, cities are independent entities whereas villages are part of the township. The official name is City of the Village of Douglas.

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