Grand Traverse County | |
---|---|
Nickname: "GTC" | |
Coordinates: 44°44′N 85°33′W / 44.73°N 85.55°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Michigan |
Founded | 1840 1851 (organized)[1] |
Named for | Grand Traverse Bay |
Seat | Traverse City |
Largest city | Traverse City |
Area | |
• Total | 601 sq mi (1,560 km2) |
• Land | 464 sq mi (1,200 km2) |
• Water | 137 sq mi (350 km2) 23% |
Population | |
• Total | 95,238 |
• Density | 198/sq mi (76/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Website | www |
Grand Traverse County is a county in Michigan. Its county seat is Traverse City. It is a very popular tourist destination during the summer.