Gogebic County, Michigan
Gogebic County (/ɡoʊˈɡɪbɪk/ goh-GHIB-ik) is the westernmost county in the Upper Peninsula in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,427.[2] The county seat is Bessemer.[3]
Gogebic County | |
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![]() Gogebic County Courthouse, July 2014 | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Michigan | |
![]() Michigan's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 46°29′N 89°47′W | |
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Founded | 1887[1] |
Seat | Bessemer |
Largest city | Ironwood |
Area | |
• Total | 1,476 sq mi (3,820 km2) |
• Land | 1,102 sq mi (2,850 km2) |
• Water | 374 sq mi (970 km2) 25%% |
Population | |
• Estimate (2018) | 15,096 |
• Density | 15/sq mi (6/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 1st |
References
- "Bibliography on Gogebic County". Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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