Dowagiac, Michigan

city in Cass County, Michigan, United States of America

Dowagiac (/dəˈwɑːæk/ də-WAH-jak) is a city in Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,721 at the 2020 census.[2]

Dowagiac, Michigan
The historic Dowagiac Station on Depot Drive
The historic Dowagiac Station on Depot Drive
Flag of Dowagiac, Michigan
Official seal of Dowagiac, Michigan
Location within Cass County
Location within Cass County
Dowagiac is located in Michigan
Dowagiac
Dowagiac
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 41°59′04″N 86°06′29″W / 41.98444°N 86.10806°W / 41.98444; -86.10806
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyCass
Platted1848
Incorporated1863 (village)
1877 (city)
Area
 • Total4.53 sq mi (11.74 km2)
 • Land4.45 sq mi (11.53 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2)
Elevation
761 ft (232 m)
Population
 • Total5,721
 • Density1,284.75/sq mi (496.05/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49047
Area code269
FIPS code26-22880[3]
GNIS feature ID0624843[4]
Websitewww.cityofdowagiac.com

References change

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Dowagiac city, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.