Shiawassee County (/ˌʃaɪəˈwɒsi/ shy-ə-WAH-see) is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 68,094. The county seat is Corunna, and the largest city in the county is Owosso. In 2010, the center of population of Michigan was located in Shiawassee County, in Bennington Township.
Shiawassee County is included in the Lansing–East Lansing, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area.
| Name: | Shiawassee County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 26-155 |
| State: | Michigan |
| Founded: | 1822 |
| Named for: | Shiawassee River |
| Seat: | Corunna |
| Largest city: | Owosso |
| Total Area: | 541 sq mi (1,400 km²) |
| Land Area: | 531 sq mi (1,380 km²) |
| Total Population: | 68,094 |
| Population Density: | 130/sq mi (51/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Shiawassee County location map. Where is Shiawassee County?
History
In 1822, the Michigan Territorial legislature defined a new county, Shiawassee (named for the river), taken from portions of existing Oakland and St. Clair counties. However, for purposes of representation, revenue, and judicial matters, the area was temporarily assigned to adjoining county governments. In early 1837, the Michigan Territory was admitted into the Union as the State of Michigan, and that same year the new Michigan State government authorized the organization of a county government in Shiawassee.
Shiawassee County Road Map
Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 541 square miles (1,400 km), of which 531 square miles (1,380 km) is land and 10 square miles (26 km) (1.9%) is water. The Shiawassee River enters it from Genesee County in the southeast and flows through Corunna and Owosso in the center of the county, exiting to Saginaw County in the north. Shiawassee County is considered to be a part of Central Michigan.
Adjacent counties
- Saginaw County – north
- Genesee County – east
- Livingston County – southeast
- Ingham County – southwest
- Clinton County – west
- Gratiot County – northwest
Shiawassee County Topographic Map
Shiawassee County Satellite Map
Shiawassee County Outline Map
