East Bay Township, Michigan

East Bay Charter Township is a charter township of Grand Traverse County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 11,589 at the 2020 census, up from 10,663 at the 2010 census. It is one of three charter townships in Grand Traverse County, and is the second-most populous township in Northern Michigan, behind neighboring Garfield Township.

East Bay Township, Michigan
East Bay Charter Township
Beachfront along Grand Traverse Bay at Traverse City State Park
Location within Grand Traverse County
East Bay Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 44°42′05″N 85°31′14″W
Country United States
State Michigan
County Grand Traverse
OrganizedJanuary 1867
Named forEast Arm of Grand Traverse Bay
Government
  SupervisorBeth Friend
  ClerkSusanne Courtade
Area
  Total42.3 sq mi (109.7 km2)
  Land39.9 sq mi (103.4 km2)
  Water2.4 sq mi (6.3 km2)
Elevation
919 ft (280 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total11,589
  Density248.6/sq mi (96.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49686, 49696 (Traverse City)
49690 (Williamsburg)
Area code231
FIPS code26-23800
GNIS feature ID1626202
WebsiteOfficial website

The northern portion of the township is adjacent to Traverse City and is part of that city's urban area. The southern portion remains largely rural, with many small lakes. East Bay Township is the location of Traverse City State Park.

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