Durand, Michigan
Durand is a city in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,446 at the 2010 census. Nicknamed "Railroad City, USA", it is best known for its large train station which was a major hub for the Grand Trunk Western and Ann Arbor railroads during most of the 20th century, and is currently served by Amtrak. Additionally, several freight carriers use a rail yard in the city, which is accessible from all directions.
Durand, Michigan | |
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| City of Durand | |
| Nickname(s): Railroad City, USA | |
Location within Shiawassee County | |
Durand Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 42°54′46″N 83°59′21″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Shiawassee |
| Platted | 1836 |
| Incorporated | 1887 (village) 1932 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| • Mayor | Deborah Doyle |
| • Manager | Colleen O'Toole |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,507 |
| • Density | 1,795.70/sq mi (693.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 48429 |
| Area code | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-23500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626198 |
| Website | Official website |
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