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.

Gaastra locator map
Location of Gaastra on Michigan map.

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
Latitude & Longitude 46.0583,-88.6060
Altitude 1,621 feet / 494 meters
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 05:54:09 (15th April 2026)
Density 76 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -7.1% (2010-2020)
Weather 55℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather
Iron County Michigan Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Gaastra Highlighted locator map image
Iron County Michigan Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Gaastra Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Gaastra is located at 46°3'30"N 88°36'21"W (46.0582900, -88.6059700).

Gaastra map

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Weather

55°F
Rain Showers Likely
5 to 10 mph S Wednesday

Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

7-Day Forecast

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
Gaastra zip code is 49927. County name: Iron, County fips: 26071

People born in Gaastra (1)

American composer and musicologist Daniel Perlongo was born in Gaastra

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

Rail and bus stations connected to Gaastra, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Closest post offices linked to 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
Elmwood 1,134 Township in Tuscola County, Michigan
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