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Counties of Michigan
Michigan is divided into 83 counties, each serving as an important unit of local government, regional identity, and historical development. Counties administer courts, public records, elections, public health services, law enforcement, infrastructure, and numerous governmental functions throughout the state.
Use the interactive map below to explore Michigan's counties.
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Featured County
Located along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay, Grand Traverse County is among Michigan's most visited destinations. The county is known for its agricultural heritage, cherry production, tourism industry, healthcare facilities, and the city of Traverse City.
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Browse Counties by Region
Upper Peninsula
* Alger County * Baraga County * Chippewa County * Delta County * Dickinson County * Gogebic County * Houghton County * Iron County * Keweenaw County * Luce County * Mackinac County * Marquette County * Menominee County * Ontonagon County * Schoolcraft County
Northern Lower Peninsula
* Antrim County * Benzie County * Charlevoix County * Cheboygan County * Crawford County * Emmet County * Grand Traverse County * Kalkaska County * Leelanau County * Manistee County * Missaukee County * Otsego County * Presque Isle County * Roscommon County * Wexford County
Central Michigan
* Arenac County * Bay County * Clare County * Gladwin County * Gratiot County * Isabella County * Mecosta County * Midland County * Montcalm County * Newaygo County * Saginaw County
Southern Michigan
* Allegan County * Barry County * Berrien County * Branch County * Calhoun County * Cass County * Clinton County * Eaton County * Genesee County * Hillsdale County * Ingham County * Ionia County * Jackson County * Kalamazoo County * Kent County * Lapeer County * Lenawee County * Livingston County * Macomb County * Monroe County * Muskegon County * Oakland County * Oceana County * Ottawa County * Shiawassee County * St. Clair County * St. Joseph County * Sanilac County * Tuscola County * Van Buren County * Washtenaw County * Wayne County
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County Government
Michigan counties administer a wide range of public services, including:
* Courts and Judicial Services * Elections Administration * Property Records * Sheriff's Offices * Public Health Services * Emergency Management * Tax Administration * Public Infrastructure
County governments serve as an important link between local communities and the State of Michigan.
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County Statistics
| Statistic | County |
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| Largest County (Area) | Marquette County |
| Smallest County (Area) | Cass County |
| Most Populous County | Wayne County |
| Northernmost County | Keweenaw County |
| Largest Upper Peninsula County | Marquette County |
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Related Topics
* Michigan * Cities * Villages * Townships * Regions * Government * History * Geography
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Michigan's counties form the foundation of local government, public administration, and regional identity throughout the Great Lakes State. Michipedia seeks to document the history, geography, government, communities, and cultural significance of every county in Michigan.