Shiawassee County, Michigan

Shiawassee /ˌʃ.əˈwɒs/ is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 70,648.[2] The county seat is Corunna,[3] and the largest city in the county is Owosso.

Shiawassee County
Shiawassee County Courthouse in Corunna
Shiawassee County Courthouse in Corunna
Map of Michigan highlighting Shiawassee County
Location within the U.S. state of Michigan
Map of the United States highlighting Michigan
Michigan's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°57′N 84°08′W
Country United States
State Michigan
FoundedSeptember 10, 1822 (created)
1837 (organized)[1]
Named forShiawassee River
SeatCorunna
Largest cityOwosso
Area
  Total541 sq mi (1,400 km2)
  Land531 sq mi (1,380 km2)
  Water10 sq mi (30 km2)  1.9%%
Population
  Estimate 
(2018)
68,192
  Density130/sq mi (51/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th

References

  1. "Bibliography on Shiawassee County". Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2013.
  2. "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.


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