Kalkaska, Michigan
Kalkaska (/kælˈkæskə/ kal-KASS-kə) is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. Kalkaska is the county seat and only incorporated community of Kalkaska County, and is considered part of Northern Michigan. Its population was 2,132 at the 2020 census, an increase from 2,020 at the 2010 census.
Kalkaska, Michigan | |
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Village | |
| Village of Kalkaska | |
Downtown Kalkaska along Cedar Street | |
| Nickname: Trout Capital of Michigan | |
| Motto: "Space to Grow" | |
Location within Kalkaska County | |
Kalkaska Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 44°44′04″N 85°10′48″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalkaska |
| Township | Kalkaska |
| Platted | 1873 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Founded by | Albert A. Abbott |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| • President | Robert Larsen |
| • Clerk | Angie Koon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.69 sq mi (6.96 km2) |
| • Land | 2.64 sq mi (6.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 2,132 |
| • Density | 808.80/sq mi (312.25/km2) |
| Demonym | Kalkaskian(s) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 49646 |
| Area code | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-42260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0629450 |
| Website | Official website |
Kalkaska is part of the Traverse City metropolitan area, and is often considered a bedroom community of nearby Traverse City. The town is also renowned for hosting the National Trout Festival, with the first festivities being held in 1935.
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