Plainwell, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan
Nickname: 
The Island City
Location of Plainwell, Michigan
Location of Plainwell, Michigan
Coordinates: 42°26′36″N 85°38′34″W / 42.44333°N 85.64278°W / 42.44333; -85.64278
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
Incorporated (village)March 26, 1869
Government
 • MayorBrad Keeler
Area
 • Total2.07 sq mi (5.37 km2)
 • Land1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
728 ft (222 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,788
 • Density1,901.61/sq mi (734.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
49080
Area code269
FIPS code26-64740[2]
GNIS feature ID0635077[3]
Websitewww.plainwell.org

Plainwell is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,788 at the 2020 census.[4]

Plainwell is located on M-89 just east of its junction with US 131. The city of Otsego is about three miles (4.8 km) to the west. The city of Kalamazoo is about ten miles (16 km) to the south, and the city of Grand Rapids is about thirty-five miles (56 km) to the north. The Kalamazoo River flows through the center of the city and it is known as "The Island City".[5]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Plainwell, Michigan
  4. ^ "Plainwell city, Michigan - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  5. ^ "City of Plainwell official website". Retrieved 17 April 2012.

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