Tawas City, Michigan
Tawas City: City in Iosco County, Michigan, United States
About
Tawas City is a city located in the county of Iosco in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,827 and a population density of 329 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 1,783 inhabitants.
The city was created 172 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Tawas City
| Population | 1,783 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Iosco County |
| Postal code | 48763–48764 |
| Phone Area Codes | 989 |
| Area | 5.55 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.2695,-83.5147 |
| Altitude | 591 feet / 180 meters |
| Capital city | Tawas City is capital of Iosco County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1854 (172 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 03:03:53 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 321 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | -2.47% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 58℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Tawas City is located at 44°16'10"N 83°30'53"W (44.2694600, -83.5147000).
Tawas City map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Tawas City decreased by 2.47% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,827 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,813 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,804 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,804 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,803 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,797 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,793 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,783 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,782 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,783 | 0.06% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Tawas City
1Tawas City Hall
550 W Lake St, Tawas City, MI 48763 View details
Phone: +19893628688 | Website available
People born in Tawas City (3)
People born in Tawas City, including football player Jeff Janis, teacher Leland Jacobs, politician George Prescott, .
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Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Tawas City, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWC | Tawas City, MI | 1020 West Lake Street | BUS |
| BCY | Bay City, MI | 1124 Washington Avenue | BUS |
| ALM | Alpena, MI | 2060 Michigan Highway 32 West | BUS |
| SGW | Saginaw, MI | 511 Johnson Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Tawas City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tawas City Post Office | Tawas City (MI) | 48763 |
| East Tawa Post Office | East Tawas (MI) | 48730 |
| National City Post Office | National City (MI) | 48748 |
| Oscoda Post Office | Oscoda (MI) | 48750 |
| Whittemor Post Office | Whittemore (MI) | 48770 |
Other cities in Iosco County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iosco County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Long Lake | 9,442 | Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan |
| East Tawas | 2,721 | City in Iosco County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Oscoda | 903 | Township in Iosco County, Michigan |
| Wilber | 716 | Township in Iosco County, Michigan |
| Sand Lake | 537 | Village in Kent County, Michigan |
| Alabaster | 460 | Township in Iosco County, Michigan |
| Whittemore | 375 | Human settlement in Iosco County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Au Sable | 252 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Tawas City distances to largest Michigan cities