Kalkaska, Michigan

Kalkaska, Michigan
Village of Kalkaska
Downtown Kalkaska along Cedar Street
Downtown Kalkaska along Cedar Street
Nickname: 
Trout Capital of Michigan
Motto: 
"Space to Grow"
Location within Kalkaska County
Location within Kalkaska County
Kalkaska is located in Michigan
Kalkaska
Kalkaska
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 44°44′04″N 85°10′48″W / 44.73444°N 85.18000°W / 44.73444; -85.18000
Country United States
State Michigan
CountyKalkaska
TownshipKalkaska
Platted1873
Incorporated1887
Founded byAlbert A. Abbott
Government
 • TypeVillage council
 • PresidentRobert Larsen
 • ClerkAngie Koon
Area
 • Total2.69 sq mi (6.96 km2)
 • Land2.64 sq mi (6.83 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation
1,033 ft (315 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,132
 • Density808.80/sq mi (312.25/km2)
DemonymKalkaskian(s)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49646
Area code231
FIPS code26-42260[3]
GNIS feature ID0629450[4]
WebsiteOfficial website
Kalkaska Village Offices

Kalkaska (/kælˈkæskə/ kal-KASS-kə) is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population was 2,132 at the 2020 census, an increase from 2,020 at the 2010 census.

Kalkaska is part of the Traverse City metropolitan area, and is often considered a bedroom community of nearby Traverse City. The town is also renowned for hosting the National Trout Festival, with the first festivities being held in 1935.[5][6]

  1. ^ Village of Kalkaska (2020). "Village of Kalkaska: Village Council". Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ Festival®, National Trout. "National Trout Festival®". National Trout Festival®. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  6. ^ farlane (April 24, 2014). "Throwback Thursday: Birth of the National Trout Festival". Michigan in Pictures. Retrieved November 11, 2022.