Charlevoix, Michigan

Charlevoix, Michigan
City of Charlevoix
Aerial view of the downtown area with the US 31–Island Lake Outlet Bridge in the center
Aerial view of the downtown area with the US 31–Island Lake Outlet Bridge in the center
Location within Charlevoix County
Location within Charlevoix County
Charlevoix is located in Michigan
Charlevoix
Charlevoix
Location within the state of Michigan
Charlevoix is located in the United States
Charlevoix
Charlevoix
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 45°19′05″N 85°15′30″W / 45.31806°N 85.25833°W / 45.31806; -85.25833
Country United States
State Michigan
CountyCharlevoix
Settled1852
Incorporated1879 (village)
1905 (city)
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorLyle Gennett
 • ManagerMark Heydlauff
 • ClerkSarah Dvoracek
Area
 • Total2.05 sq mi (5.30 km2)
 • Land2.05 sq mi (5.30 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,348
 • Density1,146.48/sq mi (442.74/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49720
Area code231
FIPS code26-14780[3]
GNIS feature ID0623115[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Charlevoix (/ˈʃɑːrləvɔɪ/ SHAR-lə-voy) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Charlevoix County.[4] Part of Northern Michigan, Charlevoix is located on an isthmus between Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix, bisected by the short Pine River. Charlevoix serves as the main access point for Beaver Island, the largest island in Lake Michigan, which can be accessed by Island Airways or carferry. The population of Charlevoix was 2,348 at the 2020 census. Charlevoix is mostly surrounded by Charlevoix Township, but the two are administered autonomously.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Charlevoix, Michigan
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.

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