Gaastra, Michigan
Gaastra: City in Iron County, Michigan, United States
About
Gaastra is a city located in the county of Iron in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 347 and a population density of 82 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 324 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Gaastra
| Population : | 324 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Iron County |
| Postal code : | 49927 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 906 |
| Area : | 4.25 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,621 feet / 494 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:19:33 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 76 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gaastra is located at 46°3'30"N 88°36'21"W (46.0582900, -88.6059700).
Gaastra map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gaastra decreased by 7.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 347 | - | census |
| 2011 | 344 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 340 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 337 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 333 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 332 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 327 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 325 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 327 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 325 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 324 | -0.31% | estimation process |
People born in Gaastra (1)
American composer and musicologist Daniel Perlongo was born in Gaastra
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gaastra, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN | L'Anse, MI | 102 North Main Street | BUS |
| MQT | Marquette, Michigan | 1325 Commerce Drive | BUS |
| HGH | Houghton, Michigan | Townsend Drive and Hubbell Street | BUS |
| HKM | Hancock, MI | 125 Quincy Street | BUS |
Post offices near Gaastra
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gaastra Post Office | Gaastra (MI) | 49927 |
Other cities in Iron County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iron County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Falls | 1,651 | City in and county seat of Iron County, Michigan, United States |
| Stambaugh, Iron River | 1,215 | City in Iron County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Elmwood | 1,134 | Township in Tuscola County, Michigan |
| Iron River | 960 | City in Iron County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Caspian | 845 | City in Iron County in the U. |
| Mastodon | 616 | Township in Iron County, Michigan |
| Mansfield | 227 | Township in Iron County, Michigan |
| Alpha | 135 | Village in Michigan |
